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 ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Patient Transport - Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

16

Hours of Work

11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Days Worked

Monday and Wednesday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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