Patient Transporter

Corewell Health Corporate; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

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Identity theft protection options

Traditional and Roth retirement plans

Job summary

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment between testing, treatment, and discharge areas.

The role supports patient care teams, adheres to unit procedures, and ensures proper patient identification and safety during transport. Responsibilities include transporting patients to various departments, assisting with toileting of ambulatory patients under RN supervision, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for transport and performs identification to ensure proper identification before transporting.
• Transports patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas including inpatient, outpatient, emergency and ICU.
• Communicates with medical staff to ensure required medical supplies and medications are transported with the patient including oxygen when required.
• Responsible for timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
• Assists in toileting ambulatory patients under RN direction.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment; maintains clean work areas; reports malfunctioning equipment.

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 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.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required

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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Patient Transport St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Part time Shift Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 28 Hours of Work 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Days Worked Sunday to Saturday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

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.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people- including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities- and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.