Hospital Transport

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Patient care basics

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transfer devices operation

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Hospital Transport

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Minimum rate of pay: $15.82

Employment Type: Part time

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.