PRN Patient Transporter

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients within the hospital, ensuring comfort and efficiency. You will work closely with clinical staff to support patient flow and transport documentation.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in patient handling and public interaction. A BCLS certification is needed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in patient handling and working with the public preferred.
• BCLS certification required or obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas following policies.
• Receive and record accurate information from TeleTracking/dispatcher for each transport.
• Accept and complete patient transport jobs via TeleTracking system.

Skills

Patient handling

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TeleTracking system

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.