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Hospital Transporter

Part-time

Trinity Health

Brighton, MIPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Brighton, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Trinity Health is hiring a Hospital Transporter. The Hospital Transporter transfers and transports patients safely between care areas and diagnostic testing locations, communicates with patients, families, and providers, assists with restroom needs, operates transfer devices, cleans equipment, manages transport equipment, replaces oxygen tanks, provides directions, maintains BLS certification, and participates in meetings and education.

Key focus areas include Transport stable, non‑monitored patients between care areas and diagnostic/testing locations, Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and direct care providers, and Speak with RN or healthcare provider before and after each transport.

Important skills include Communication, Patient Transfer, and Equipment Cleaning. Preferred (not required): Patient Sling, Slide Board, Stretchers, and Wheelchairs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient SlingSlide BoardStretchersWheelchairsAirpalsStryker GlidesOxygen TankCommunicationPatient TransferEquipment Cleaning

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPrior Healthcare ExperienceBLS Certification

Full job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift:

Description: Department: Hospital Transport

Location: Trinity Health Brighton

Contingent

POSITION PURPOSE Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.

Required Qualifications:

Education

  • High school diploma or GED recommended. Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Experience

  • Prior healthcare experience is not required.​

What you will do:

  • Transport stable, non-monitored patients from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas (such as CT, X-ray, Angio, Hemo) 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.

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.

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