Patient Transporter

Munson Healthcare Careers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Patient Transporter in Traverse City, Michigan, responsible for safely moving patients to clinical units while adhering to established policies. The role requires a high school diploma and preferably some experience in patient handling. Certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS) is mandatory or must be obtained within six months of hiring. Candidates must comply with vaccination requirements. Join Munson Healthcare to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient handling and working with the public preferred.
• BCLS required or obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in a safe and timely manner.
• Receives and records accurate information from TeleTracking system.
• Completes patient transport job via TeleTracking system.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients to and from clinical units, various diagnostic areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Transport patients in a safe and timely manner, following established policies and procedures.
• Receives and records accurate information from TeleTracking system/dispatcher for each transport.
• Accepts patient transport job via TeleTracking system.
• Completes patient transport job via TeleTracking system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in patient handling and working with the public preferred.
• BCLS required or obtain within six months of hire. Failure to obtain may result in termination of employment.

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.