Patient Transporter

Corewell Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Patient Transport member to move patients and equipment to and from examinations and treatments across inpatient, outpatient, ED, and ICU areas.

You will assist patients, coordinate with medical staff, and help maintain clean equipment and work areas while adhering to safety and confidentiality standards. The role includes support for discharge processes and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete three months of on-the-job training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Understands and demonstrates safe lifting and transport techniques.
• Knows and practices Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates communication skills with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to follow directions and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Recognizes patient stress and seeks assistance when needed.
• Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas including inpatient, outpatient, ED and ICU.
• Assist patients in and out of cars and beds using wheelchairs or moveable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and identify patients before moving them.
• Communicate with medical staff to ensure proper transport of supplies and medications.
• Assist in discharge processes and spacings for timely patient flow.
• Maintain clean and disinfected equipment and work areas.
• Participate in safety initiatives and complete required competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Safe lifting

HIPAA compliance

Team player

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift and status

Casual, Rotating days and shifts, and variable weekends.

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 - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph Rd - Taylor

Department Name

Patient Transport - Taylor Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

Rotating

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

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. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.