Patient Transport

Location: Blodgett Hospital

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), every other weekend (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

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.

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.

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

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.

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Patient Transport - Blodgett

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

32

Hours of Work

W, Th, F (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.), EOW (7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

Days Worked

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other weekend

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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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 relig