Patient Transporter (Part Time)
About The Position
Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves. TouchPoint Support Services is hiring immediately for part-time Patient Transporter positions at MyMichigan Saginaw Medical Center. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about serving others and helping people heal. As part of Compass Healthcare, we focus on caring for people, building belonging, and serving with detail, quality, and excellence to create moments that matter in Ascension Health hospitals.
Requirements
- Prior patient transporter experience preferred.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient transporter experience
Responsibilities
- Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
- Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
- Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
- Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
- Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
- Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients.
- Never transports patients in severe pain.
- Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
