About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Transporter
Position Summary: Transports patients to and from various areas of
the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly
and safely. Under supervision, performs patient handling
including the tasks of lifting, transferring and repositioning patients. Utilizes
patient handling equipment that assists in lifting, transferring, and
repositioning of patients in accordance with guidelines to minimize injury
risks.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates with other medical personnel to take
patients from their current location to designated locations for medical tests
or procedures, surgery, admission, discharge as directed.
2. Helps patients in and out of bed, or using
wheelchairs, stretchers and medical transport vans to get them to their
destination.
3. Uses appropriate patient handling equipment, transfer
devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies and vendor
specifications.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes good body
mechanics.
5. Works cooperatively with other members of the team and
adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains
communication and collaboration with immediate supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
