Patient Transporter Lead - Southfield, Michigan, United States

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions. · Address: Henry Ford Providence Southfield West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI Note: online applications accepted only. · Schedule: Full time schedule. Hours and days may vary, including rotating weekends a ...

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions.
• Address: Henry Ford Providence Southfield West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Hours and days may vary, including rotating weekends and holidays. Further details upon interview. 
• Requirement: Previous patient transporter lead experience preferred. Willing to train 
• Pay Range:  $16.50 per hour to $17.50  per hour.

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If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on the idea of helping someone heal, TouchPoint is the place for you

We asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint. Click here to see what they said

We're TouchPoint Support Services and our mission is to serve up hospitality, for patients, their families and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.S. But our work isn't just about cooking, serving, cleaning and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food and service.

This is the kind of work that takes a big heart for service and for supporting Ascension's mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable. We're serious about the role we play in healing – and just as passionate about having fun, supporting each other and serving our communities.

Maybe you have a passion for people and an obsession with service. Or maybe you're looking for a launchpad for a career managing people. Are you generous and hard working? When you spot a need, are you ready to jump?

Job Summary

Summary:   Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor.
• Trains new and existing employees; updates personnel files. Follows up on complaints and reports them to the Supervisor.
• Evaluates work requirements and assignments; ensures efficient use of employees and distribution of work load.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age-groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination; brings the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Immediately alerts nursing staff to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients' rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.