Patient Transport

Posted:
8/12/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Niles, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Summary

Transports all patient populations to and from examinations and treatments. Performs general errands and other routine duties including cleaning equipment, securing supplies, and other tasks as required. Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care. Adheres to unit procedures wherever transport services rendered.
 

Essential Functions

  • Prepares patient for transport and performs passive and active identification to ensure all patients are properly identified before transporting.

  • Transports all patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas including inpatient, outpatient, emergency and high risk Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

  • Effectively communicates with medical employees to ensure all required medical supplies and medications are appropriately transported with the patient including the administering of oxygen when required.

  • Responsible for the timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.

  • Under the direction of medical employees and/or Registered Nurse (RN), assists in providing support in toileting ambulatory patients.

  • Cleans and disinfects equipment according to established policies and procedures. Maintains clean work areas and returns equipment to appropriate department. Communicates malfunctioning equipment/instruments to appropriate department/unit staff.
     

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 

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 

  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance 

  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 
     

Qualifications 

Required

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Spectrum Health Grand Rapids and Pennock Hospital 90 Days Or

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Spectrum Health Grand Rapids and Pennock Hospital 90 Days

Preferred

  • A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques

  • Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation
     

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.

    Primary Location

    SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles

    Department Name

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    Days Worked

    Weekend Frequency

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