Patient Transporter (Part-Time) - Safe, Caring Care

Trinity Health MI; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Brighton is seeking a part-time Hospital Transport staff member to safely transfer patients between care areas and diagnostic facilities. You will communicate with care teams, assist with patient needs, and handle equipment logistics as part of daily transport duties.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe transfers, maintaining equipment, and staying current with BLS certification while participating in departmental meetings and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recommended; basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Prior healthcare experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport stable, non-monitored patients between care areas and diagnostic/testing areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors and direct care providers.
• Speak with the RN or healthcare provider prior to and after transports to update them on patient status.
• Assist patients with restroom needs when necessary.
• Safely transfer patients using hospital-approved devices such as slings or transfer boards.
• Clean transport equipment between uses.
• Relocate equipment like stretchers, wheelchairs, and oxygen as needed for transports.
• Replace oxygen tanks as required (less than 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families/visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend departmental meetings and educational activities.

Skills

Communication

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transfer devices

Job description

Trinity Health Brighton is seeking a part-time Hospital Transport staff member to safely transfer patients between care areas and diagnostic facilities. You will communicate with care teams, assist with patient needs, and handle equipment logistics as part of daily transport duties.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe transfers, maintaining equipment, and staying current with BLS certification while participating in departmental meetings and ongoing education.