Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a dedicated Hospital Transport Associate to safely move patients to and from diagnostic tests and inpatient units. This role involves assisting with transfers, maintaining equipment, and communicating clearly with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating transports with RNs/Providers, assisting with patient needs, and ensuring equipment is properly sanitized between uses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients from patient care areas to diagnostic and testing areas 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 after patient returns to unit.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using approved transfer devices.
• Clean transport equipment between patient uses.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Posting

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.

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.