What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at HHS?
Patient Transporter
- Wage: $14/hour
- Full-time positions available.
- Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
- Location: 850 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. UP Health System We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient transport team!
Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers
- Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
- Practice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a team
- Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
- Follow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
- Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
- CPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHS
- GED or high school diploma
- Preferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
- Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
Benefits
We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program
Important to Know
- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Marquette, MI 49855: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
