Compassionate Patient Transporter - Hospital Transfers

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic testing locations, including CT, X-ray, and inpatient units.

You will communicate with patients, families, and nursing staff, assist with basic patient needs, operate transfer devices, ensure clean equipment, and maintain current BLS certification as part of departmental standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recommended.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Prior healthcare experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to and from diagnostic areas and inpatient units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors and care providers.
• Speak with RN/Healthcare Provider before and after transports.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using approved transfer devices.
• Clean transport equipment between uses.
• Relocate equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.) as needed.
• Replace oxygen tanks when required.
• Provide directions to families/visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Communication

Patient care basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transfer devices operation

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic testing locations, including CT, X-ray, and inpatient units.

You will communicate with patients, families, and nursing staff, assist with basic patient needs, operate transfer devices, ensure clean equipment, and maintain current BLS certification as part of departmental standards.