PATIENT TRANSPORTER

A resume is required for consideration for this position.  Applications received without a resume will not be considered.

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.

High school diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Must be able to read and write English.

Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including: 

• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Reaching

Standard hours: 40
Work days: Sunday-Thursday
Shift start/end times: 12:00pm-8:30pm

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.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.