Part-Time Evening Hospital Transporter — Safe Patient Mobility

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

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan is seeking a part-time Transporter for the Evening Shift to safely move patients between care areas and diagnostic testing locations such as CT and X-ray.

The role requires clear communication with patients, families, and staff; ability to assist with restroom needs; use of transfer devices; and maintaining equipment. Basic Life Support is required; prior healthcare experience is not necessary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from Patient Care Areas to and from diagnostic/testing areas.
• Transport stable, non-monitored patients to inpatient units for admissions and to diagnostic areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and direct care providers.
• Speak with RN or Healthcare Provider prior to transport and upon patient return to unit.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using transfer devices such as patient sling or slide board.
• Clean transport equipment between each patient use.
• Transport and redistribute equipment (stretchers, wheelchairs, Oxygen, etc.).
• Replace oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families and visitors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital information; report hazards to management.
• Act in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED recommended

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required

Job description

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan is seeking a part-time Transporter for the Evening Shift to safely move patients between care areas and diagnostic testing locations such as CT and X-ray.

The role requires clear communication with patients, families, and staff; ability to assist with restroom needs; use of transfer devices; and maintaining equipment. Basic Life Support is required; prior healthcare experience is not necessary.