Patient Transporter

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care network seeks a dedicated Patient Transporter to ensure safe and timely transportation of patients within the medical center. The role involves assisting patients with mobility, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining effective communication with medical staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some medical experience. Join our compassionate team and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Three months of job-related experience required.
• Prior related medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from various areas of the medical center.
• Utilize patient handling equipment to assist in lifting and transferring patients.
• Maintain compliance with health care regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Position Summary: Transports patients to and from various areas of the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly and safely. Under supervision, performs patient handling including the tasks of lifting, transferring and repositioning patients. Utilizes patient handling equipment that assists in lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients in accordance with guidelines to minimize injury risks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates with other medical personnel to take patients from their current location to designated locations for medical tests or procedures, surgery, admission, discharge as directed.

2. Helps patients in and out of bed, or using wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their destination.

3. Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor specifications.

4. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.

5. Works cooperatively with other members of the team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.

6. Appropriately cleans mobility equipment after each patient use (i.e. walkers, lifting equipment) per hospital policy.

7. Observes and reports patient’s reaction to delivery process to appropriate personnel.

• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Three months of job related experience.

• Prior related medical experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25002992
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.