Hospital Transporter
IHA · Brighton, MI · 2 days ago
OTHR$15.82/hrPart-time
Position Purpose
Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED recommended
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic
- 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.
- Transports must directly speak with the RN or the Healthcare Provider prior to a transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
- 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.
- Locates, redistributes, and replaces 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.