Orderly - Patient Transport

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Orderly/Patient Transporter to assist in transporting patients and supporting care needs. The role involves working variable evening shifts, including weekends and holidays, and requires a high school diploma and CPR certification. Ideal candidates will have prior patient care experience and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required within probationary period.
• Preferred prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from various departments.
• Assist with patient positioning and care needs.
• Handle post-mortem care/transport when necessary.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Sterile Technique

Education

High School Graduate

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• 20 hours per week, part-time
• Variable 2nd shift
• Weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA

Position Summary:

The Orderly/ Patient Transporter will assist in transporting patients to and from various departments for scheduled studies.

What the Orderly/ Patient Transporter will do:

• Performs patient transports.
• Assists with patient positioning.
• Assists in transportation and patient care needs for PACU as directed.
• Assists with CT transports to and from the department within ED.
• Assists with post-mortem care/transport to the morgue when necessary.

What the Patient Transport | Orderly will need:

• High school graduate.
• Preferred: Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent education and /or experience.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification or completion of certification within probationary period.
• Preferred: prior patient care experience.
• Preferred: knowledge of medical terminology and sterile technique.
• Ability to push/pull and/or lift 50 lbs.

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