Patient Transporter

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Traverse City, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to support the hospital’s patient flow. You’ll move patients to and from clinical units, following safety rules and using the TeleTracking system to receive and update transport requests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in patient handling preferred; BCLS required or obtain within six months of hire. The facility emphasizes patient safety and timely transportation within a hospital setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient handling

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TeleTracking

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.