Hospital Transporter
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Job Location:
Chelsea, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Hours: This is a contingent non benefit eligible position. Hours per week will vary.
Department: Hospital Transport
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Minimum rate of pay: Minimum of $15.82 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.
Transport stable non-monitored patients from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas (such as CT X-Ray) and to inpatient units for admissions.
Able to effectively communicate with the patient family visitors and the direct care providers.
Transporters are to directly speak with the RN or the Healthcare Provider prior to a transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
Transporters are to assist the patient with his/her restroom needs as necessary.
Able to safely transfer patients using a transfer device such as a patient sling slide board or other hospital approved transfer devices.
Cleans transport equipment between each patient use.
Transport locate and redistribute equipment such as stretchers wheelchairs Airpals Stryker Glides oxygen and other necessary equipment to perform transports.
Replaces oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
Provides directions to families and/or visitors.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Attends and participates in departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Basic skills in reading writing and arithmetic.
High school diploma or GED recommended.
Basic cardiac life support required.
Prior healthcare experience is not required
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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.
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
