Compassionate Hospital Patient Transporter (Part-Time)

Trinityhealth; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Brighton is seeking a part-time Hospital Transporter to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic/test zones. You’ll work closely with nurses and doctors to ensure smooth transfers and maintain patient comfort.

You will communicate with patients and families, assist with restroom needs, and use transfer devices. Ongoing duties include equipment management, oxygen tank replacement, and staying current with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recommended.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• Prior healthcare experience is not required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients between care areas and diagnostic/testing areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and direct care providers.
• Speak with the RN/Healthcare Provider prior to transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
• Assist the patient with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using a transfer device (sling, slide board, etc.).
• Clean transport equipment between patients.
• Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.).
• Replace oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families and visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Health Brighton is seeking a part-time Hospital Transporter to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic/test zones. You’ll work closely with nurses and doctors to ensure smooth transfers and maintain patient comfort.

You will communicate with patients and families, assist with restroom needs, and use transfer devices. Ongoing duties include equipment management, oxygen tank replacement, and staying current with BLS certification.