Patient Transporter
Patient Transporter
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Job Description
Shift and status
Casual Variable days hours Every other weekend.
Job Summary
Under general supervision this position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients specimens and medication throughout the Hospital as assigned. This position reports to the Supervisor Patient Transportation.
Essential Functions
Practicing safe lifting and techniques transports patients by assisting patients in and out of cars lifting patients on and off beds moving patients to and from special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs gurneys or moveable beds.
Transports medications patient charts specimens and blood appropriately as directed.
Transports bodies to the morgue and assists in placing them in the cooler. Assists in moving bodies to the autopsy table.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities provided.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Successful completion of three months of on-the-job-training.
BLS (AHA American Heart Association) or BLS (ARC American Red Cross) certification upon hire.
Understands and demonstrates safe lifting and transport techniques.
Knows and practices Universal Precautions as appropriate.
Demonstrated communication skills to interact with courtesy tact empathy and professionalism in daily interaction with patients their families clinical licensed and non-licensed staff physicians and management.
Ability to understand and follow directions ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
The ability to recognize if the patient is experiencing stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - WayneDepartment Name
Patient Transportation - WayneEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Rotating (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Part-Time
