Hours: Opportunities are available for contingent (not benefit eligible), part time 20 or 24 hours a week or full time 40 hours a week
Shift: Primarily for afternoons/evenings
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor
POSITION PURPOSE
Transfer and transport patients safely and effectively from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas.
Required Qualifications:
Education
Experience
What you will do:
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Transport stable, non-monitored patients from patient care areas to and from diagnostic/ testing areas (such as CT, X-ray, Angio, Hemo) and to inpatient units for admissions.
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Able to effectively communicate with the patient, family, visitors, and the direct care providers.
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Transporters are to directly speak with the RN or the Healthcare Provider prior to a transport and when the patient returns to the unit.
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Transporters are to assist the patient with his/her restroom needs as necessary.
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Able to safely transfer patients using a transfer device such as a patient sling, slide board, or other hospital approved transfer devices.
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Cleans transport equipment between each patient use.
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Transport, locate, and redistribute equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, Airpals, Stryker Glides, oxygen, and other necessary equipment to perform transports.
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Replaces oxygen tanks as needed (less than 500 psi).
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Provides directions to families and/or visitors.
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Maintains current BLS certification.
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Attends and participates in departmental meetings and continuing educational activities.
