Patient Transporter: Compassionate Medical Transport, 9–5

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking Transportation staff to support Michigan Medicine’s patient flow. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying identity, and moving patients between rooms and transport vehicles with care.

This role also covers transporting deceased patients to the Morgue as needed. Required is a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform extensive physical tasks, plus reading and writing in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including pushing/pulling/lifting, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Greet the patient and verify identity, transporting the patient by stretcher or wheelchair as requested.
• Retrieve the chart and/or card from the Nursing station and report to the patient’s room.
• Assist with the transfer of patients to the transport vehicle and accompany them to appointments.
• Transport deceased patients’ bodies to the Morgue as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking Transportation staff to support Michigan Medicine’s patient flow. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying identity, and moving patients between rooms and transport vehicles with care.

This role also covers transporting deceased patients to the Morgue as needed. Required is a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform extensive physical tasks, plus reading and writing in English.