Hospital Transporter - FT- Trinity Health Livonia

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Hospital Transporter in Livonia, MI. Your role involves safely transporting patients, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service. This position offers opportunities for growth and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

DailyPay option

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Transport patients safely to diagnostic areas and inpatient units.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to and from diagnostic areas.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Manage transport equipment like stretchers and wheelchairs.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Position will work 3:00pm-11:30pm

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a Hospital Transporter awaits YOU!!!!

Trinity Health Livonia is a full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital located in Livonia, MI. It provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, ICU, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics, and women's health. Through major expansions, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. It has received awards for excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, and efficiency.

SUMMARY:

Transport patients safely from Patient Care Areas to diagnostic/testing areas and to inpatient units for admissions, including deceased patients to the morgue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to and from diagnostic/test areas and inpatient units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate with RNs or healthcare providers prior to transport and upon patient return.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using approved transfer devices.
• Clean transport equipment after each use.
• Manage equipment like stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen, and other necessary items.
• Provide directions to families and visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Participate in departmental meetings and educational activities.
• Provide culturally competent care considering age, development, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrate competencies and maintain good rapport with colleagues.
• Address conflicts constructively and maintain confidentiality.
• Behave according to the Code of Conduct, Service Standards, and hospital values.
• Ensure safety in job performance and report hazards immediately.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED recommended.
• Prior healthcare experience not required.
• Basic cardiac life support certification required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to organize work and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with staff and patients.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to walk 12-15 miles per shift and stand for hours.
• Ability to push wheelchairs or stretchers up to 700 lbs.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• DailyPay option for daily payments.
• Competitive pay and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and disability.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about our benefits, culture, and career development.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL

Part of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic healthcare system operating in 22 states with about 133,000 employees, contributing nearly $1.1 billion annually to communities through charity care and programs.

Learn more at www.trinity-health.org.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workforce that reflects our community. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or other protected statuses.