PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking Transportation staff to support patient flow by safely moving patients between units and assisting nursing staff. You will greet patients, verify identity, and help with transfers, including moving patients onto stretchers or wheelchairs during appointments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read and write English, and sufficient physical stamina for lifting and pushing in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with the assigned vehicle and report to the patient’s room.
• Greet the patient by name and verify identity before transport.
• Assist with transferring the patient onto the vehicle and transport to the appointment.
• Transport deceased patients’ bodies to the Morgue as needed.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities

Transportation staff will arrive at the unit with the transport vehicle (i.e., stretcher or wheelchair) specified at the time of request, stop at the Nursing station to retrieve the chart and/or card, report to the patient's room, greet the patient by name, identify the patient by armband, and introduce themselves to the parents, patient, and nursing staff as appropriate. Assist the patient and/or nursing with the physical transfer of the patient onto the vehicle and transport the patient to the appointment. Bodies of deceased patients will be transported to the Morgue by transport personnel.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc. Must be able to read and write English.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Standard hours: 16.0

Workdays: Saturday - Sunday

Shift start/end times: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.