Evening Patient Transporter - Safe, Compassionate Care

Trinity Health; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter to safely move patients between care areas and diagnostic testing, while communicating with patients, families, and care teams. The role includes managing equipment, maintaining BLS certification, and upholding hospital policies and patient confidentiality.

Transporters operate in a fast-paced hospital setting, assisting with transfers, equipment readiness, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.
• High school diploma or GED recommended.
• Basic cardiac life support required.
• Prior Healthcare experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from Patient Care Areas to and from diagnostic/testing areas.
• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to inpatient units for admissions.
• Communicate with the patient, family, visitors, and direct care providers.
• Speak directly with the RN or Healthcare Provider prior to transport and after return to unit.
• Assist the patient with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using transfer devices (e.g., patient sling, slide board).
• Clean transport equipment between each patient use.
• Arrange and redistribute equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.) for transports.
• Replace oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families/visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend departmental meetings and educational activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information.
• Report hazards and unsafe practices to management.
• Behave in line with Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

BLS certified

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic cardiac life support

Job description

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter to safely move patients between care areas and diagnostic testing, while communicating with patients, families, and care teams. The role includes managing equipment, maintaining BLS certification, and upholding hospital policies and patient confidentiality.

Transporters operate in a fast-paced hospital setting, assisting with transfers, equipment readiness, and safety protocols.