Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

Job Title:

Patient Transporter

Location:

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital Pontiac MI

Job Type:

Full-Time / Night Shift

Department:

Patient Transport

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and courteously transporting patients to and from various hospital departments. This role supports clinical teams by ensuring timely movement of patients and equipment while maintaining a high standard of customer service and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Transport patients using wheelchairs stretchers and beds in a safe and timely manner.

Prioritize transport requests and resolve related patient care issues.

Use proper body mechanics and safety techniques during transfers.

Maneuver medical equipment (e.g. oxygen tanks pumps) as needed.

Communicate effectively with patients families and hospital staff.

Maintain cleanliness and functionality of transport equipment.

Follow infection control and isolation protocols.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Complete documentation accurately and timely.

Maintain productivity standards for time and volume.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certification:

Current Heart Saver CPR certification required.

Experience:

Previous patient transport experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift/push up to 200 lbs.

Knowledge of safe patient handling and transfer techniques.

Team-oriented with a commitment to patient safety and dignity.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of work time.

Must be able to push/pull up to 200 pounds and bend/lift to position and transfer patients.

Exposure to hospital environment and patient care areas.

About Us

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital a member of Trinity Health is committed to providing compassionate high-quality care. We value integrity excellence and collaboration in everything we do.

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If youre passionate about patient care and want to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply today.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.