Patient Transporter

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients of all populations to and from examinations, treatments, testing, and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high-risk ICU settings. Performs general errands and routine duties such as cleaning equipment and securing supplies, and contributes as a team member in delivering quality patient care. Follows unit procedures wherever transport services are provided.

The role includes preparing patients for transport, confirming patient identity, using safe lifting and transport techniques, communicating with medical employees about supplies and medications, and supporting timely patient discharges. Under the direction of medical employees and/or a Registered Nurse, the transporter may assist ambulatory patients with toileting. The position also involves cleaning and disinfecting equipment, maintaining clean work areas, returning equipment to the appropriate department, reporting malfunctioning equipment, and participating in safety initiatives and required competencies.

This is a part-time position at Royal Oak Hospital, with evening hours from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 20 scheduled hours per week, variable workdays, and every-other-weekend work.

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.
• Knowledge and demonstration of safe lifting and patient transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Communication skills to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism 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 is experiencing 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 by assisting them into and out of cars, lifting them on and off beds, and moving them between locations using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform active and passive identification to verify patient identity 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 are transported with patients, including administering oxygen when required.
• Support timely patient discharges 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 measures and complete required position- and unit-related safety competencies on time.
• Perform general errands and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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