Hospital Transporter

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI is seeking a part-time Hospital Transporter. You will safely move patients to various care areas, verify identities, and assist with transfers using proper body mechanics.

You will also transport equipment and maintain clean, safe transport devices while communicating clearly with the care team. The role requires a High school diploma or GED and a current Heart Saver certification; prior patient-transport experience is preferred and strong customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Heart Saver certification required.
• Experience in patient transport is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from diagnostic, treatment, and inpatient care areas in a timely manner.
• Verify patient identity and transport destinations to ensure accurate and secure patient movement.
• Assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and safety procedures.
• Transport and manage equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, IV pumps, and other patient care devices.
• Maintain and clean transportation equipment according to department standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient hand-off procedures.
• Respond appropriately during emergency situations and maintain current Heart Saver certification.

Skills

Patient transport

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Heart Saver certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Hospital Transporter

Part-Time

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital | Pontiac, MI

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from diagnostic, treatment, and inpatient care areas in a timely manner.
• Verify patient identity and transport destinations to ensure accurate and secure patient movement.
• Assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and safety procedures.
• Transport and manage equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, IV pumps, and other patient care devices.
• Maintain and clean transportation equipment according to department standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient hand-off procedures.
• Respond appropriately during emergency situations and maintain current Heart Saver certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Current Heart Saver certification required.
• Previous patient transport experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift and safely push, pull, bend, and lift while assisting patients.

Why Join Trinity Health?

At Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer a supportive environment where employees are valued for their commitment to patient safety, service excellence, and teamwork.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran