Patient Transport

Corewell Health Corporate; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Patient Transport role at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in Michigan. The position involves preparing patients for transport, moving patients and equipment between testing and care areas, and coordinating with nurses and physicians for safe, timely care.

It also includes cleaning equipment and assisting with discharge under supervision. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 90 days of BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification required.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for transport and verify identification prior to moving.
• Transport patients and equipment to/from testing and procedure areas including ICU.
• Communicate with medical staff to ensure supplies and medications are transported with patients.
• Assist with timely discharge of patients as directed by clinical staff.
• Support toileting of ambulatory patients under RN supervision when needed.
• Clean and disinfect equipment according to policy; maintain clean work areas.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC

Job description

Job Summary

Transports all patient populations to and from examinations and treatments. Performs general errands and other routine duties including cleaning equipment, securing supplies, and other tasks as required. Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care. Adheres to unit procedures wherever transport services rendered.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patient for transport and performs passive and active identification to ensure all patients are properly identified before transporting.
• Transports all patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas including inpatient, outpatient, emergency and high risk Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Effectively communicates with medical employees to ensure all required medical supplies and medications are appropriately transported with the patient including the administering of oxygen when required.
• Responsible for the timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
• Under the direction of medical employees and/or Registered Nurse (RN), assists in providing support in toileting ambulatory patients.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean work areas and returns equipment to appropriate department.
• Communicates malfunctioning equipment/instruments to appropriate department/unit staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name Patient Transport St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people - including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.