What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport, Part Time, Evening Shift, Blodgett position at Spectrum Health?
- 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.
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Spectrum Health Grand Rapids and Pennock Hospital within 90 Days after hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Spectrum Health Grand Rapids and Pennock Hospital within 90 Days after hire required
- 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
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Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Patient Transport - BlodgettEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
22.5Hours of Work
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (3p-8p), E/O Weekend (7a - 330p)Days Worked
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, every other weekendWeekend Frequency
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Spectrum Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.
Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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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