Transporter

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely between departments, tests, and procedures using wheelchairs, stretchers, and mobility devices.

Under supervision you will assist patients in and out of beds, observe reactions to the delivery process, and maintain equipment per hospital policy. The role requires a high school diploma, 3 months of related experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 months of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS Certification (or Canadian equivalent).
• Prior related medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with medical staff to move patients between locations for tests or procedures.
• Assists patients in/out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and transport vans.
• Uses patient handling equipment and transfer devices per policy.
• Maintains good body mechanics.
• Interfaces with team and supervisor and follows hospital policies.
• Cleans mobility equipment after use per policy.
• Observes patient reactions and reports to staff.
• Delivers compassionate support to patients and families.
• Ensures HIPAA/OSHA compliance and a safe environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Stamina

Communication skills

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 months of experience or training

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Transports patients to and from various areas of the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly and safely. Under supervision, performs patient handling including the tasks of lifting, transferring and repositioning patients. Utilizes patient handling equipment that assists in lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients in accordance with guidelines to minimize injury risks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates with other medical personnel to take patients from their current location to designated locations for medical tests or procedures, surgery, admission, discharge as directed.
2. Helps patients in and out of bed, or using wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their destination.
3. Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor specifications.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.
5. Works cooperatively with other members of the team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.
6. A ppropriately cleans mobility equipment after each patient use (i.e. walkers, lifting equipment) per hospital policy.
7. Observes and reports patient’s reaction to delivery process to appropriate personnel.
8. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
9. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
10. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required:

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) months of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS Certification and/or Canadian equivalent
• Prior related medical experience,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strength to help lift patients, and the stamina to spend all day on their feet.
2. The communication skills to work with patients, doctors and other hospital staff.
3. Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26011200
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.