Hospital Transport

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

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Posting Job Description

Department: Hospital Transport

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

POSITION PURPOSE

Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED recommended.Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Experience

• Prior healthcare experience is not required.

What you will do:

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas (such as CT, X-ray, Angio, Hemo) and to inpatient units for admissions.
• Able to effectively communicate with the patient, family, visitors, and the direct care providers.
• Transporters are to directly speak with the RN or the Healthcare Provider prior to a transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
• Transporters are to assist the patient with his/her restroom needs as necessary.
• Able to safely transfer patients using a transfer device such as a patient sling, slide board, or other hospital approved transfer devices.
• Cleans transport equipment between each patient use.
• Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, Airpals, Stryker Glides, oxygen, and other necessary equipment to perform transports.
• Replaces oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
• Provides directions to families and/or visitors.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.