Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); In loco; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Hospital Transport team member to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic testing, including CT, X-ray, Angio, and inpatient units.

You will communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors and healthcare providers, use transfer devices, assist with restroom needs, and help maintain equipment. A current BLS certification and dependable, compassionate service are required.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients between patient care areas and diagnostic/testing areas (CT, X-ray, Angio, Hemo) and to inpatient units for admissions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and direct care providers.
• Speak with RN or Healthcare Provider prior to transport and when patient returns to unit.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using a transfer device (e.g., patient sling, slide board).
• Clean transport equipment between patients.
• Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.).
• Replace oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families/visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend departmental meetings and continuing education.

Conoscenze

Communication with patients and care团队

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

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.