Location: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

Shift: Rotating, PRN (as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Transports patients, specimens and equipment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities:

Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.  Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers. Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. May assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue. Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: - High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.  Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Department: Patient Transportation 001 Shift: Rotating Union Code: Not Applicable