Patient Transporter

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter to move patients to and from tests, procedures, and admissions, ensuring safety and timely delivery. Under supervision, you will assist with moving patients in beds or wheelchairs and operate mobility equipment according to policy.

You will work 7:00pm–7:30am with 48 hours per pay period, weekends required. A high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification are preferred, along with prior related healthcare

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months of job-related experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Prior related medical experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates patient transport to tests, procedures, and admissions.
• Assists patients in and out of bed, to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Uses transfer devices and protective equipment per hospital policies.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and safety awareness.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and team; adheres to policies and procedures.
• Cleans mobility equipment after use and follows infection-control guidelines.
• Observes patient responses and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Delivers compassionate support to patients and families.
• Ensures HIPAA and OSHA compliance in daily work.

Conocimientos

Patient handling

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Prior related medical experience

Descripción del empleo

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:

• 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.
• Helps patients in and out of bed, or using wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their destination.
• Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor specifications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.
• Appropriately cleans mobility equipment after each patient use (i.e. walkers, lifting equipment) per hospital policy.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of job-related experience.
• BLS certification.
• Prior related medical experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26011247
• Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 48
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes