Patient Transporter

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a part-time Patient Transport teammate to move patients and equipment between examination and treatment areas, and to assist with general duties as needed.

You will work evenings, follow safety protocols, identify patients, and collaborate with nurses and other staff to ensure timely, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrates safe lifting and transport techniques.
• understands and follows HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to understand directions and work with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prepares patients for transport and verifies patient identification.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains clean work areas; reports malfunctions.
• Communicates with medical staff to coordinate transport of supplies and medications.
• Assists with patient discharge and supports safety initiatives.
• Under RN direction, assists in toileting ambulatory patients as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Safe lifting

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

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

Part time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

3 p.m. to 11:30 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.

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.