Job Summary
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and medication, throughout the Hospital as assigned. This position reports to the Supervisor, Patient Transportation.
Essential Duties
* 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.
* Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
* Successful completion of three months of on-the-job-training.
* BLS (AHA, American Heart Association) or BLS (ARC, American Red Cross) certification upon hire.
* Understands and demonstrates safe lifting and transport techniques.
* Knows and practices Universal Precautions as appropriate.
* Demonstrated communication skills to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism in daily interaction with patients, their families, clinical licensed and non-licensed staff, physicians, and management.
* Ability to understand and follow directions, ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
* The ability to recognize if the patient is experiencing stress or other issues during transport and immediately seek assistance.
* The ability to organize and prioritize transports and other work.
Preferred
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Experience in patient transportation in an acute hospital environment.
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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name
Patient Transport - St Joseph
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
28
Hours of Work
3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Tuesday, Thursday, every other Friday
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 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.
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