SJSEMI_Transporter_O00853

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

125d

About The Position

The position involves transporting patients to and from various locations safely and in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. The individual will maintain transportation equipment according to department standards for cleanliness and proper functioning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Current Heart Saver certification.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients/families and collaborate with unit teams.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of work time.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift to position and transfer patients.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills.
• Previous patient transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes patient transports and resolves associated patient care issues according to established policies/procedures.
• Transfers and transports patients independently to and from various locations within specified departmental productivity standards.
• Maneuvers patient transport related equipment/supplies within established guidelines.
• Greets patients pleasantly and with respect, explaining the purpose of patient transport.
• Communicates with hospital personnel and family members regarding patient transport.
• Identifies and verifies patient name and transport destination prior to transport.
• Uses safe techniques and proper equipment to provide a safe environment for patients and others.
• Reports isolation precautions to departmental staff when not noted on requisition.
• Signs patients in and out at nurses station and appointment location.
• Recognizes impending emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Cleans and maintains equipment according to established department standards.
• Completes required paperwork accurately, completely, and in a timely fashion.
• Maintains personal productivity statistics within the standards set for time and volume.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees