Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Brighton in Michigan is seeking a Hospital Transporter to move patients safely between care areas and diagnostic/testing sites. This full-time role requires clear communication with patients, families, and nurses, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include transporting stable patients using transfer devices, restocking equipment, replacing oxygen tanks, and maintaining clean transport gear.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED recommended

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Department: Hospital Transport

Location: Trinity Health Brighton

Minimum rate of pay: $15.82

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.