Patient Transporter

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to support patients throughout their hospital journey. You will help patients reach the right locations safely and comfortably, contributing to a world-class healthcare team and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes compassionate, dependable service, with responsibilities including safe transport and accurate information handling using TeleTracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with patient handling and public interaction is preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required or obtainable within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and promptly between hospital units and diagnostic areas.
• Receive and record transport details from TeleTracking/dispatcher for each task.
• Accept and initiate patient transport requests via TeleTracking.
• Complete transport tasks using the TeleTracking system.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Start Your Healthcare Career as a Patient Transporter

Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference? Consider becoming a Patient Transporter at Munson Medical Center.

In this vital position, you’ll support patients during their hospital journey, helping them get where they need to go safely and comfortably. It’s a great opportunity to join a world-class healthcare team, gain hands-on experience, and build valuable skills for your future.

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to help others, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Patient Transporter works within Munson Medical Center to assist the clinical staff in moving patients.

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.