patient transport officer

Independence Health

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
Hospital-wide, as a member of a Transport TEAM, provides timely individual patient transport via wheelchair or cart, primarily for designated inpatients and occasional outpatients, transporting patients for designated testing, therapy, treatment, pre or post-operative care or admission/discharge. Shift assignment of patient transporter employees is pre-set by the Patient Transporter, Supervisor, who also performs dispatching duties throughout the day-shift (peak transport times) via cell phone to each TEAM patient transporter. Responsible to coordinate patient transport with assigned charge nurse (inpatient) or technician and then safely and efficiently transport the patient, IV equipment, monitoring equipment, the medical record and oxygen equipment as required with any assigned transport. In addition, job assignments may include stock maintenance/distribution of oxygen tanks and regulators to assigned departments in the hospital.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduces self to patient and explains transport plan and destination.
<ul><li>States own name and describes mode of transportation being used and destination to patient.</li>
<li>Retrieves patient's nurse if patient has questions regarding tests/therapy where they are being transferred to.</li>
<li>Obtains permission from patient&rsquo;s nurse to transport patient off floor for testing/procedure</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides for appropriate mode of transportation considering the patient's condition, comfort, and any safety factors.
<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to determine mode of transport.</li>
<li>Contacts nursing staff with questions related to transport and gets a ticket-to-ride (TTR) signed by registered nurse (RN).</li>
<li>Coordinates tasks when able.</li>
<li>Anticipates problems and follows through.</li>
</ul></li><li>Transfers patient to/from cart, wheelchair, or other transport vehicle according to procedure and is knowledgeable and effectively operates transport equipment.
<ul><li>Maintains proper body mechanics.</li>
<li>Uses patient lift equipment.</li>
<li>Seeks assistance when necessary, i.e. carts, electronic devices, etc.</li>
</ul></li><li>Identifies patient prior to transport.
<ul><li>Asks patient to state their name.</li>
<li>Checks patient identification bracelet.</li>
<li>Alerts staff when patient's bracelet is missing.</li>
</ul></li><li>Completes tasks as assigned through capacity management.</li>
<li>Determines patient code status prior to transport.
<ul><li>Checks Capacity Management for (LH entity)</li>
<li>Reminds staff when (LH entity)</li>
</ul></li><li>Uses appropriate isolation techniques and complies with universal precautions.
<ul><li>According to isolation posting, secures and dons appropriate protective equipment before entering patient's room.</li>
<li>Removes their PPE and follows hand washing protocol before taking patient out of room.</li>
<li>Ensures patient is wearing PPE, when appropriate, before taking patient out of their room.</li>
</ul></li><li>Stores and cleans transport equipment appropriately throughout the day.
<ul><li>Reports broken equipment.</li>
<li>Returns transport equipment to department when able.</li>
</ul></li><li>Assists in coordinating patient trips.
<ul><li>Obtains permission from nursing staff for patient transport from one ancillary department to another.</li>
</ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Specialty Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communication with patients/family/department coworkers/ancillary departments and supervisors essential for the function of successful performance of this job.
<ul><li>Communicates effectively with patient/family, visitors and other members of the healthcare team</li>
<li>Maintains ongoing shift communication (daylight shift) with the Patient Transporter, Supervisor for patient delays, issues, problems and temporary reassignment as necessary to keep patient throughput efficient</li>
<li>Uses chain of command in the department effectively.</li>
<li>Maintains dignity and confidentiality of all patients encountered at Independence Health, directly or indirectly.</li>
<li>Ensures transport cell phone is working properly, transferring phone to patient transporter on duty or appropriate voice mail direction per Independence Health standards.</li>
<li>Responsible to check in with and assist co-workers with lift help or transport of difficult patients or volume patient load during any down-time period</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge
<ul><li>Operate wheelchairs for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Operate transport carts for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Assist patients onto transport carts or into wheelchairs for in-house transport</li>
<li>Practice infection control procedures, per policy for infectious / isolation patients</li>
<li>Provide assistance for patients who become ill and need immediate attention (vomiting, CPR, etc.)</li>
<li>Coordinate proper transport of the correct inpatient (or outpatient) for assigned testing or procedure, including the correct medical record, as coordinated and assigned by the physician, and/or assigned registered nurse</li>
<li>Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality throughout transports and hospital stay per policy</li>
<li>Provide positive communication at all times with hospital patients</li>
<li>Keep daily productivity / Capacity Management of all transports and activity.</li>
<li>Coordinate delivery of patients with receiving department, technicians, signing in at required log stations and reporting special needs of patients requiring special attention of the receiving department</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transports assigned equipment or specimens, as necessary and time allows, with patient transport being the hospital priority.
<ul><li>Assist nursing staff with specimen or special situation equipment transport, as assigned by Patient Transporter, Supervisor</li>
<li>delivery of stock oxygen tanks or regulators to pre-assigned departments</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides in-house direction and customer service support for organizational excellence.
<ul><li>Assist hospital customers/visitors with directional information, as appropriate throughout the hospital throughout shift, as appropriate</li>
<li>Serves as greeter for visitors, patients and employees entering Independence Health. In addition to performing basic customer service and reception duties. Screens all visitors prior to entering and logs visitors in tracking program as appropriate.</li>
<li>Greet and assist patients/visitors as they enter the main entrance of the hospital.</li></ul></li><br>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.</li>
<li>Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience working with patients.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
License, Certification &amp; Clearances</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program Required</li>
<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).</li>
<li>Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
AAP/EEO</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Work Environment</b></p>
<p>
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines</p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Heat</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Cold</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Heights</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Confined Spaces</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Noise(&gt;85dB)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mechanical Hazards</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Vibrating Tools</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Vehicle (company)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Heavy Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Rotates All Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>8 Hours Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>10-12 Hours Shifts</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>On-Call</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Travel Between Sites</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Direct Patient Care</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Respirator Protective Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Eye Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Head Protection (hard hat)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feet, Toe Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Body Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Latex Exposure</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Solvent Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Paint (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Dust (sanding) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ethylene Oxide Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Blood/Body Fluid Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Chemicals (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mist Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Wax Stripper (direct use)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Laser Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><br>
</div>
</div><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Bending (Stooping)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Sitting</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Walking</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Stairs</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Ladders</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Standing</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Kneeling</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Squatting (Crouching)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Twisting/Turning</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Keyboard/Computer Operation</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Gross Grasp</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Fine Finger Manipulation</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand/Arm Coordination</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20-50#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Carry</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
5#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Transfer/Push/Pull Patients</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Seeing Near w/Acuity</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feeling (Sensation)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Color Vision</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Clearly</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Above Shoulder Level</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Forward</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Floor to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Shoulder to Overhead</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER - CASUAL

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
Hospital-wide, as a member of a Transport TEAM, provides timely individual patient transport via wheelchair or cart, primarily for designated inpatients and occasional outpatients, transporting patients for designated testing, therapy, treatment, pre or post-operative care or admission/discharge. Shift assignment of patient transporter employees is pre-set by the Patient Transporter, Supervisor, who also performs dispatching duties throughout the day-shift (peak transport times) via cell phone to each TEAM patient transporter. Responsible to coordinate patient transport with assigned charge nurse (inpatient) or technician and then safely and efficiently transport the patient, IV equipment, monitoring equipment, the medical record and oxygen equipment as required with any assigned transport. In addition, job assignments may include stock maintenance/distribution of oxygen tanks and regulators to assigned departments in the hospital.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Essential Job Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Introduces self to patient and explains transport plan and destination.
<ul><li>States own name and describes mode of transportation being used and destination to patient.</li>
<li>Retrieves patient's nurse if patient has questions regarding tests/therapy where they are being transferred to.</li>
<li>Obtains permission from patient&rsquo;s nurse to transport patient off floor for testing/procedure</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides for appropriate mode of transportation considering the patient's condition, comfort, and any safety factors.
<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to determine mode of transport.</li>
<li>Contacts nursing staff with questions related to transport and gets a ticket-to-ride (TTR) signed by registered nurse (RN).</li>
<li>Coordinates tasks when able.</li>
<li>Anticipates problems and follows through.</li>
</ul></li><li>Transfers patient to/from cart, wheelchair, or other transport vehicle according to procedure and is knowledgeable and effectively operates transport equipment.
<ul><li>Maintains proper body mechanics.</li>
<li>Uses patient lift equipment.</li>
<li>Seeks assistance when necessary, i.e. carts, electronic devices, etc.</li>
</ul></li><li>Identifies patient prior to transport.
<ul><li>Asks patient to state their name.</li>
<li>Checks patient identification bracelet.</li>
<li>Alerts staff when patient's bracelet is missing.</li>
</ul></li><li>Completes tasks as assigned through capacity management.</li>
<li>Determines patient code status prior to transport.
<ul><li>Checks Capacity Management for (LH entity)</li>
<li>Reminds staff when (LH entity)</li>
</ul></li><li>Uses appropriate isolation techniques and complies with universal precautions.
<ul><li>According to isolation posting, secures and dons appropriate protective equipment before entering patient's room.</li>
<li>Removes their PPE and follows hand washing protocol before taking patient out of room.</li>
<li>Ensures patient is wearing PPE, when appropriate, before taking patient out of their room.</li>
</ul></li><li>Stores and cleans transport equipment appropriately throughout the day.
<ul><li>Reports broken equipment.</li>
<li>Returns transport equipment to department when able.</li>
</ul></li><li>Assists in coordinating patient trips.
<ul><li>Obtains permission from nursing staff for patient transport from one ancillary department to another.</li>
</ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Specialty Functions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communication with patients/family/department coworkers/ancillary departments and supervisors essential for the function of successful performance of this job.
<ul><li>Communicates effectively with patient/family, visitors and other members of the healthcare team</li>
<li>Maintains ongoing shift communication (daylight shift) with the Patient Transporter, Supervisor for patient delays, issues, problems and temporary reassignment as necessary to keep patient throughput efficient</li>
<li>Uses chain of command in the department effectively.</li>
<li>Maintains dignity and confidentiality of all patients encountered at Excela Health, directly or indirectly.</li>
<li>Ensures transport cell phone is working properly, transferring phone to patient transporter on duty or appropriate voice mail direction per Excela Health standards.</li>
<li>Responsible to check in with and assist co-workers with lift help or transport of difficult patients or volume patient load during any down-time period</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transport of patients within the hospital for testing, procedures, surgery, treatment or admission/discharge
<ul><li>Operate wheelchairs for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Operate transport carts for safe transport of patients within the hospital, following patient safety practices</li>
<li>Assist patients onto transport carts or into wheelchairs for in-house transport</li>
<li>Practice infection control procedures, per policy for infectious / isolation patients</li>
<li>Provide assistance for patients who become ill and need immediate attention (vomiting, CPR, etc.)</li>
<li>Coordinate proper transport of the correct inpatient (or outpatient) for assigned testing or procedure, including the correct medical record, as coordinated and assigned by the physician, and/or assigned registered nurse</li>
<li>Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality throughout transports and hospital stay per policy</li>
<li>Provide positive communication at all times with hospital patients</li>
<li>Keep daily productivity / Capacity Management of all transports and activity.</li>
<li>Coordinate delivery of patients with receiving department, technicians, signing in at required log stations and reporting special needs of patients requiring special attention of the receiving department</li>
</ul></li><li>Safely transports assigned equipment or specimens, as necessary and time allows, with patient transport being the hospital priority.
<ul><li>Assist nursing staff with specimen or special situation equipment transport, as assigned by Patient Transporter, Supervisor</li>
<li>delivery of stock oxygen tanks or regulators to pre-assigned departments</li>
</ul></li><li>Provides in-house direction and customer service support for organizational excellence.
<ul><li>Assist hospital customers/visitors with directional information, as appropriate throughout the hospital throughout shift, as appropriate</li>
<li>Serves as greeter for visitors, patients and employees entering Excela Health. In addition to performing basic customer service and reception duties. Screens all visitors prior to entering and logs visitors in tracking program as appropriate.</li>
<li>Greet and assist patients/visitors as they enter the main entrance of the hospital.</li></ul></li><br>
</ul>
<p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must be 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.</li>
<li>Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.</li>
<li>Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment</li></ul><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience working with patients.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
License, Certification &amp; Clearances</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program Required</li>
<li>Act 33 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 34 with renewal</li>
<li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).</li>
<li>Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
LEAN</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one&rsquo;s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela&rsquo;s missions, vision and values.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
AAP/EEO</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Work Environment</b></p>
<p>
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines</p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Heat</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Cold</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Heights</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Confined Spaces</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Extreme Noise(&gt;85dB)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mechanical Hazards</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Vibrating Tools</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Vehicle (company)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Operates Heavy Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Rotates All Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>8 Hours Shifts</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>10-12 Hours Shifts</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>On-Call</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Travel Between Sites</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Direct Patient Care</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Respirator Protective Equipment</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Eye Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Head Protection (hard hat)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feet, Toe Protection</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Body Protection</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Latex Exposure</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Solvent Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Paint (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Dust (sanding) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ethylene Oxide Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Blood/Body Fluid Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Chemicals (direct use) Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Mist Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Wax Stripper (direct use)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Ionizing Radiation Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Laser Exposure</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><br>
</div>
</div><p></p><p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</b></p>
<p><b>
Essential &ndash; Absolute Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Marginal &ndash; Minimal Necessity.</b></p>
<p><b>
Constantly &ndash; 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Frequently &ndash; 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Occasionally &ndash; 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.</b></p>
<p><b>
Rarely &ndash; Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Physical Condition</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Essential</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Marginal</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Constantly</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Frequently</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Occasionally</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Rarely</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Never</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Bending (Stooping)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Sitting</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Walking</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Stairs</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Climbing Ladders</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Standing</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Kneeling</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Squatting (Crouching)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Twisting/Turning</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Keyboard/Computer Operation</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Gross Grasp</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Fine Finger Manipulation</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hand/Arm Coordination</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
20-50#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Carry</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
5#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Transfer/Push/Pull Patients</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Seeing Near w/Acuity</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Feeling (Sensation)</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Color Vision</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Hearing Clearly</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Above Shoulder Level</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Reaching Forward</p></div><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
x</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Floor to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
50#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><div><br>
<p>
20#</p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Lifting Shoulder to Overhead</p></div><div><br>
<p>
###</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p>
10#</p></div><p></p><div><br>
</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p>When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER

UMass Memorial Health

<div><div><div>Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.</div></div><div></div><div>
Exemption Status:</div>
Non-Exempt<div></div><div>
Hiring Range:</div>
$15.00 - $22.22<div>
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.</div><div></div><div>
Schedule Details:</div>
Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, On Call - Required<div></div><div>
Scheduled Hours:</div>
Schedule Varies<div></div><div>
Shift:</div>
4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)<div></div><div>
Hours:</div>
0<div></div><div>
Cost Center:</div>
25080 - 2364 Communications Center<div></div><div>
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.</div><div></div><div>
Everyone Is a Caregiver</div><div></div><div>
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver &ndash; regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.</div><div></div>
Performs a variety of duties involving the transportation of patients throughout the hospital. Assists nursing staff in the physical, lateral transfer of patients before and after patient transport. Collects and delivers items to and from areas including the Labs, Pharmacy, Radiology, Medical Records, S.P.D., Mail Room and patient care areas. Cleans, sanitizes and delivers beds and transport equipment; maintains job activity logs as required.<div></div><div>
I. Major Responsibilities:<br>
1. Escorts ambulatory patients. Transports patient by wheelchair, stretcher or bed. Prior to transport, verifies identification of all patients assigned by checking 2 identifiers and signing off on Safe Patient Transport Forms; notifies clinician if discrepancy on forms. To ensure patient comfort and safety during transport process, monitors and responds to basic patient needs before, during and after transport. Provides appropriate handoff communication when patient is delivered to receiving unit.<br>
2. Assists nursing staff and/or lift tech in moving and positioning of patients using various lift devices in preparation of patient for transport and returning patient to bed. Includes lateral transfer of patients on precaution status that requires Patient Transporter to use personal protection equipment and to follow infection control process per precaution isolation-type.<br>
3. Delivers stretchers, beds, cribs and wheelchairs as needed. Assists in deep-cleaning of all transport equipment on a biannual basis. Sanitizes transport vehicles and ancillary equipment between patient use.<br>
4. Transports patient specimens to and from the Lab, Pathology, and blood products to/from the Blood Bank in accordance with established infection control guidelines. Transports contaminated equipment to Sterile Processing within same infection control guidelines.<br>
5. Delivers other materials such as medical records, pharmaceuticals, X-ray films, sterile items, and miscellaneous reports and items as required.<br>
6. Checks E-cylinders (portable O2 tanks) for content; distributes/exchanges E-cylinders throughout the hospital.<br>
7. Interacts with a web-based dispatch system TDSS via alpha paging for job assignment; maintains individual Transporter Trip Log and other statistical records as required.<br>
8. May participate in Emergency Department triage transport assignment during disaster situations including CODE HELP, assist in transport of trauma patients and transport of deceased victims to the morgue. Guides and assists patients through decontamination unit.<br>
9. May assume the role of a dispatcher if trained and as directed.</div><div></div><div>
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:<br>
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.<br>
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.<br>
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.<br>
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.<br>
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.<br>
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.<br>
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.<br>
All responsibilities are essential job functions.</div><div></div><div>
II. Position Qualifications:</div><div>
License/Certification/Education:<br>
Required:<br>
1. High school diploma or equivalent.</div><div></div><div>
Experience/Skills:<br>
Required:<br>
1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.<br>
2. Good inter-personal skills and a customer service orientation to maintain a collaborative, patient focused effort between Patient Transportation and other hospital departments.</div><div></div><div>
Preferred:</div><div>
1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 6 months of hire.</div><div>
2. Six months&rsquo; experience in a hospital environment.</div><div></div><div>
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.</div><div>
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.</div><div></div><div>
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:</div><div>
Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.</div><div></div><div>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health &ndash; for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.</div><div></div><div>
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.</div><div></div><div>
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.</div></div><div></div>

Patient & Equipment Transporter

The University of Michigan

<p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2><p>
A resume is required for consideration for this position. Applications received without a resume will not be considered.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Mission Statement</b></h2><p>
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why Join Michigan Medicine?</b></h2><p>
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities*</b></h2><p>
Transportation staff will arrive at the unit with the transport vehicle (i.e. stretcher or wheelchair) specified at the time of request, stop at the Nursing station to retrieve chart and/or card, report to patient room, greet the patient by name, identify the patient by armband, introduce themselves to the parents, patient and nursing staff as appropriate. Assist the patient and/or nursing with the physical transfer of the patient onto the vehicle and transport patient to the appointment. Bodies of deceased patients will be transported to the Morgue by transport personnel.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications*</b></h2><p>
High school diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including: pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc. Must be able to read and write English.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Schedule</b></h2><p>
Standard hours: 32<br>
Work days: Tuesday-Friday<br>
Shift start/end times: 3:00pm-11:30pm</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Modes of Work</b></h2><p>
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Union Affiliation</b></h2><p>
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Background Screening</b></h2><p>
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Application Deadline</b></h2><p>
Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
U-M EEO Statement</b></h2><p>
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Opening ID</b></h3>
<div><p>274763</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Title</b></h3>
<div><p>PATIENT TRANSPORTER</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Title</b></h3>
<div><p>PATIENT TRANSPORTER</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Location</b></h3>
<div><p>Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor</p>
</div></div><p>Ann Arbor, MI</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Modes of Work</b></h3>
<div><p>Onsite
</p></div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Full/Part Time</b></h3>
<div><p>Part-Time</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Regular/Temporary</b></h3>
<div><p>Regular</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>FLSA Status</b></h3>
<div><p>Nonexempt</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Organizational Group</b></h3>
<div><p>Um Hospital</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department</b></h3>
<div><p>MM Logistics Patient Transport</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Begin/End Date</b></h3>
<div><p>3/09/2026 - 3/14/2026</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary</b></h3>
<div><p>$41,121.60 - $43,513.60</p>
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Career Interest</b></h3>
<div><p>Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)</p></div></div></div>

Crothall Healthcare

<div><ul><li>We are hiring immediately for a full time <b>PATIENT TRANSPORTER </b>position.</li><li><b>
Location</b>: Freeman Hospital West - 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804. <i>Note: online applications accepted </i><i>only</i><i>.</i></li><li><b>
Schedule</b>: Full time schedule. Days may vary, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; availability to work rotating weekends. Further details upon interview.</li><li><b>
Requirement</b>: Previous patient transport, patient care, or hospital experience preferred.</li><li><b>
Perks: Paid training!</b></li><li><b>
Fixed Pay Rate: </b>$15.00 per hour.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. </b>At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you&rsquo;ll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.</p><p>
Crothall provides specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), we support nearly 1,300 accounts, many of which are ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top hospitals. With nearly 30,000 team members, we hold ourselves to high standards of detail, safety, and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>Patient Transporter</b><br>
Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves</p><p><b>
Summary:</b> Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.</li><li>
In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.</li><li>
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.</li><li>
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.</li><li>
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.</li><li>
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.</li><li>
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.</li><li>
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.</li><li>
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient&rsquo;s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS</b></p><ul><li><b>
Full-time and part-time positions</b> are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program</li><li><b>
Full-time positions also offer</b> the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li></ul><p><i>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. </i><i>For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,</i><i> click here</i><i> </i><i>or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.</i></p><p><i>
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf</i></p><p>
Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.</p><p><br>
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.</p><p>
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</p><p>
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p><p>
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.</p><p>
Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME)

<p></p><div><ul><li>We are hiring immediately for full time and part time <b>PATIENT TRANSPORTER </b>positions.</li><li><b>
Location</b>: Hendrick MC North - 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601. <i>Note: online applications accepted </i><i>only</i><i>.</i></li><li><b>
Schedule</b>: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.</li><li><b>
Requirement</b>: Prior patient experience is preferred, but not required.</li><li><b>
Fixed Pay Rate: </b>$15.00 per hour.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. </b>At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you&rsquo;ll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.</p><p>
Crothall provides specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), we support nearly 1,300 accounts, many of which are ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top hospitals. With nearly 30,000 team members, we hold ourselves to high standards of detail, safety, and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>Patient Transporter</b><br>
Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves</p><p><b>
Summary:</b> Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.</li><li>
In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.</li><li>
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.</li><li>
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.</li><li>
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.</li><li>
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.</li><li>
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.</li><li>
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.</li><li>
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient&rsquo;s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS</b></p><ul><li><b>
Full-time and part-time positions</b> are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program</li><li><b>
Full-time positions also offer</b> the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li></ul><p><i>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. </i><i>For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,</i><i> click here</i><i> </i><i>or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.</i></p><p><i>
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf</i></p><p>
Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.</p><p><br>
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.</p><p>
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</p><p>
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p><p>
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.</p><p>
Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.</p></div>

PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

<p></p><div><ul><li>We are hiring immediately for full time and part time <b>PATIENT TRANSPORTER </b>positions.</li><li><b>
Location</b>: Virginia Mason Medical Center - 925 Seneca Street, Seattle, WA 98101. <i>Note: online applications accepted </i><i>only</i><i>.</i></li><li><b>
Schedule</b>: Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.</li><li><b>
Requirement</b>: No previous experience required.</li><li><b>
Perks: Willing to train!</b></li><li><b>
Fixed Pay Rate: </b>$21.30 per hour</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. </b>At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you&rsquo;ll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.</p><p>
Crothall provides specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), we support nearly 1,300 accounts, many of which are ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top hospitals. With nearly 30,000 team members, we hold ourselves to high standards of detail, safety, and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>Patient Transporter</b><br>
Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves</p><p><b>
Summary:</b> Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.</li><li>
In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.</li><li>
Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.</li><li>
Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.</li><li>
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.</li><li>
Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.</li><li>
Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.</li><li>
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.</li><li>
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient&rsquo;s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS</b></p><ul><li><b>
Full-time and part-time positions</b> are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program</li><li><b>
Full-time positions also offer</b> the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li></ul><p><i>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. </i><i>For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,</i><i> click here</i><i> </i><i>or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.</i></p><p><i>
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf</i></p><p>
Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.</p><p><br>
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.</p><p>
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</p><p>
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p><p>
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.</p><p>
Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.</p></div>

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