PATIENT TRANSPORTER (PART TIME)

About the role

TouchPoint is hiring immediately for part-time Patient Transporter positions at MyMichigan Saginaw Hospital. As part of Compass Healthcare, we serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient
• In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient's rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous patient transport or healthcare experience is preferred

Schedule

• Part time schedule; flexible
• Days and hours may vary; rotating weekends
• More details upon interview

Pay

• $15.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour

Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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