Patient Attendant
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Shift and statusPart time, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., variable days and variable weekend.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and medication, throughout the hospital as assigned.Essential Functions* Transport patients safely, timely, and efficiently. This may include assisting with lifting the patients on and off beds and moving patients throughout the hospital.* Requires the ability to recognize if the patient is experiencing stress or other issues during transport and immediately seeks assistance.* Monitors O2, IV's, catheters, etc. and alert appropriate personal with problems 100% of the time.* Informs supervisor/dispatcher of all delays within 10 minutes.* Maintains transport equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Returns all equipment to the appropriate location.* Maintains and completes all departmental records, completes proper handoff before removing patient from dept/unit. Check all patients ID bands and complete two patient identifiers prior to transportation.* Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.* Understands and demonstrate safe lifting and transport techniques.* Knows and practices universal precautions as appropriate.* Requires demonstrated communication skills to interact with courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism in daily interactions with patient, their families, clinical licensed and non-licensed staff, physicians, and management.* Ability to understand and follow direction, ability to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.* May be responsible for transporting specimens, oxygen, stretchers, and other items as assigned.* 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.Range of Pay* Between $15.70 and $18.57, based on experience.QualificationsRequired* High school diploma or equivalent* Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross upon hire.* 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.Preferred* Prior transport experienceAbout Corewell HealthAs 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 statusPrimary LocationSITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph - TaylorDepartment NamePatient Transportation - TaylorEmployment TypePart timeShiftRotating (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours20Hours of Work6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Days WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend FrequencyVariable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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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.###.####.