Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Hospital Transport Associate to safely move patients between care areas, diagnostic testing, and inpatient units. You will communicate with nurses and physicians, assist with patient needs, and operate transfer devices as required.

A current BLS certification, and the ability to work day shift, are expected. No prior healthcare experience is required, but basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recommended and basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• No prior healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to/from diagnostic and inpatient areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and care providers.
• Speak with RN/Healthcare Provider before transport and after patient returns.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using transfer devices.
• Clean transport equipment between patients.
• Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.).
• Replace oxygen tanks as needed.
• Provide directions to families/visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend departmental meetings and ongoing education.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Hospital Transport Associate to safely move patients between care areas, diagnostic testing, and inpatient units. You will communicate with nurses and physicians, assist with patient needs, and operate transfer devices as required.

A current BLS certification, and the ability to work day shift, are expected. No prior healthcare experience is required, but basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are essential.