Transporter

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a Per Diem Patient Transporter to move patients between departments and tests. Under supervision, you will assist with mobility, use wheelchairs and stretchers, and operate transfer devices to ensure patients reach their destinations quickly and safely.

You will work closely with clinical staff, follow HIPAA and OSHA regulations, maintain equipment, keep environments clean, and provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum three months of job-related experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior related medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to designated locations within the medical center.
• Assist patients in and out of bed and into wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Operate patient handling equipment according to policy.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control guidelines.
• Maintain clean and safe mobility equipment after use.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and communicate with supervisor.

Skills

Patient handling

Body mechanics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lifting equipment

Wheelchairs/stretchers

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

• 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.
• Helps patients in and out of bed, or using wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their destination.
• Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor specifications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.
• Appropriately cleans mobility equipment after each patient use (i.e. walkers, lifting equipment) per hospital policy.
• Observes and reports patient's reaction to delivery process to appropriate personnel.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of job related experience.
• BLS certification.
• Prior related medical experience.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of job related experience.
• BLS certification.
• Prior related medical experience.

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004433
• Daily Work Times: Variable Start
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes