Patient Transporter

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

Essential Functions

• Practice safe lifting and techniques while transporting patients, assisting them in and out of cars, lifting patients on and off beds, and moving patients to and from special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or movable beds.
• Prepare patients for transport and perform passive and active identification to ensure proper patient identification before transport.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and high‑risk Intensive Care Unit (ICU) locations.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff to ensure required medical supplies and medications are transported with the patient, including administering oxygen when required.
• Responsible for the timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
• Assist, under the direction of medical employees and/or a Registered Nurse (RN), with toileting ambulatory patients.
• Clean and disinfect equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean work areas and return equipment to the appropriate department.
• Communicate malfunctioning equipment or instruments to the appropriate department/unit staff.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives and risk‑mitigating measures, completing all position and unit safety‑related competencies and requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of three months of on‑the‑job training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Understanding and demonstration of safe lifting and transport techniques.
• Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions as appropriate.
• Demonstrated communication skills with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, clinical staff, physicians, and management.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to recognize patient stress or other issues during transport and seek assistance immediately.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in patient transportation within an acute hospital environment.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to delivering personalized health care to patients, members, and communities. The organization fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and invests in its team members through development, innovation, and a shared mission to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life‑balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• Eligibility for benefits determined by employment type and status.

Schedule

• Part‑time, Evening shift.
• Weekly scheduled hours: 0.04.
• Hours of work: 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Days worked: Variable.
• Weekend frequency: Variable weekends.

Primary location: Farmington Hills Hospital, 28050 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills.