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Corewell Health
Patient Transport
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$33,706 / year median in Michigan
+0% projected growth
Job Description
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 All Corewell Health Hospital locations. 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ARC American Red Cross All Corewell Health Hospital locations.
Sitting:
Seldom Standing:
Frequently Walking:
Frequently Forward BendStanding:
Occasionally Forward BendSitting:
Seldom Trunk RotationStanding:
Occasionally Trunk Rotation
Sitting:
Seldom Squat:
Seldom Stair Climbing:
Seldom Crawling /Kneeling:
Seldom ReachAbove 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 ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) . 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 Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE- Lakeland Hospital St Joseph
- 1234 Napier Ave
- St Joseph Department Name Patient Transport St Joseph
- Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 16 Hours of Work 8 a.
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