Patient Transporter

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Retirement options (Traditional and R)

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a patient transport associate at Royal Oak Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. This role moves patients and equipment between testing, treatment areas, and inpatient units, ensuring safety and accuracy in transport. You will assist with positioning, transfers, and timely discharge while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 months of training, and BLS within 90 days. The shift is day hours with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three months of on-the-job training completed.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift and transport patients safely.
• Strong communication and professionalism with patients and staff.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from examinations, treatments, and care areas.
• Assist patients in and out of chairs, beds, and wheelchairs using safe techniques.
• Prepare patients for transport and verify identity.
• Communicate with medical staff to coordinate transport of supplies and medications.
• Discharge patients in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean, disinfected equipment and reporting malfunctions.

Skills

Safe lifting techniques

Patient transportation

HIPAA compliance

Effective communication

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Practicing safe lifting and techniques, transports patients by assisting patients in and out of cars, lifting patients on and off beds, moving patients to and from special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or moveable beds.
• 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.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Successful completion of three months of on-the-job-training.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS (AHA, American Heart Association) or BLS (ARC, American Red Cross) within 90 days of hire.
• Understands and demonstrates safe lifting and transport techniques.
• Knows and practices Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Demonstrated communication skills to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism in daily interaction with patients, their families, clinical licensed and non-licensed staff, physicians, and management.
• Ability to understand and follow directions, ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• The ability to recognize if the patient is experiencing stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.

Preferred

• Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Patient Transport - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.