Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, charts, equipment, and items safely and efficiently throughout the hospital and affiliated clinics.

Under minimal supervision, you will maintain patient confidentiality, assist with basic lifting, and use HFHS transport software to process work requests and track movements. CPR certification is preferred; high school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience preferred.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person as well as over the telephone.
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient and unit-care data per HIPAA regulations.
• After initial training must be able to consistently demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to pass all HFHS pre-employment requirements.
• After initial training, must be able to comprehend and utilize technology associated with transport management software. This includes processing work requests through HFHS issued technology.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, charts, equipment and items safely and efficiently throughout the hospital and/or clinic areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Effective communication

HIPAA compliance

Lifting techniques

Transport software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent experience

Tools

Transport management software

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, charts, equipment, and items safely and efficiently throughout the hospital and affiliated clinics.

Under minimal supervision, you will maintain patient confidentiality, assist with basic lifting, and use HFHS transport software to process work requests and track movements. CPR certification is preferred; high school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.