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Are you ready to embark on a journey where every ride is a chance to make a difference in someone's day? Join our team as a Patient Transporter and become the hero of the hospital corridors! From whisking patients to life-saving treatments to ensuring supplies are stacked and clean, you'll be the unsung champion of comfort and care. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of a dynamic team delivering top-notch patient experiences, hop on board with us!
Job Summary
Transports all patient populations to and from examinations and treatments. Performs general errands and other routine duties including cleaning equipment, securing supplies, and other tasks as required. Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care. Adheres to unit procedures wherever transport services rendered.
Essential Functions
Prepares patient for transport and performs passive and active identification to ensure all patients are properly identified before transporting.
Transports all patients and equipment to and from testing and procedure areas including inpatient, outpatient, emergency and high-risk Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Effectively communicates with medical employees to ensure all required medical supplies and medications are appropriately transported with the patient including the administering of oxygen when required.
Responsible for the timely discharge of patients throughout the hospital.
Under the direction of medical employees and/or Registered Nurse (RN), assists in providing support in toileting ambulatory patients.
Cleans and disinfects equipment according to established policies and procedures. Maintains clean work areas and returns equipment to appropriate department. Communicates malfunctioning equipment/instruments to appropriate department/unit staff.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association within 90 days after hire Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 days after hire
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Frequently
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Patient Transport - ButterworthEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
130 p.m. - 10 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend 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.
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