What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary
Essential Functions
- Practicing safe lifting and techniques, transports patients by assisting patients in and out of cars, lifting patients on and off beds, moving patients to and from special services and treatment areas using wheelchairs, gurneys, or moveable beds.
- Transports medications, patient charts, specimens, and blood appropriately as directed.
- Transports bodies to the morgue and assists in placing them in the cooler. Assists in moving bodies to the autopsy table.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities provided.
Qualifications
Required
- Requires successful completion of three months of on-the-job-training.
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire.
Preferred
- Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment is desired.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
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.
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
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal OakDepartment Name
Patient Transportation - Royal OakEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
20Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
