Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients of all populations to and from examinations, treatments, testing, and procedure areas throughout the hospital. Performs general errands and routine duties, including cleaning equipment and securing supplies, and acts as a team member in delivering quality patient care while following unit procedures. The role includes timely patient discharges, assisting with toileting ambulatory patients under the direction of medical employees or a Registered Nurse, and supporting patient safety throughout transport.

Requirements

• Successful completion of three months of on-the-job training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire.
• Understanding and demonstration of safe lifting and patient transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Demonstrated communication skills, with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, clinical staff, physicians, and management.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to recognize when a patient experiences stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds, assisting them in and out of cars and moving them on and off beds and between services and treatment areas.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification to ensure patients are properly identified before transport.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk ICU areas.
• Communicate with medical employees to ensure required medical supplies and medications travel with patients, including administering oxygen when required.
• Support timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
• Assist with toileting ambulatory patients under the direction of medical employees and/or a Registered Nurse.
• Clean and disinfect equipment according to established policies and procedures, maintain clean work areas, and return equipment to the appropriate department.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or instruments to appropriate department or unit staff.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED