Spectrum Health Looking for patient transport at Grand Rapids Michigan United States of America Full Time

Job SummaryTransports 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 renderedEssential 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 Corewell Health Grand Rapids within Days after hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross Corewell Health Grand Rapids within Days after hire required

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (” from floor) >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Waist to Waist >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Waist to Overhead >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Bilateral Carry >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Unilateral Carry >

lbs : Seldom up to lbs

Pushing Force >

lbs : Occasionally up to lbs

Pulling Force >

lbs : Occasionally up to 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 >

lbs : Frequently

Forceful Pinch >

lbs : Occasionally

• Finger / Hand Dexterity : Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹

None No; Seldom Yes : Seldom

Primary Location

SITE – Butterworth Hospital – Michigan St – Grand Rapids

Department Name

Patient Transport – Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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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

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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

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