PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD (FULL TIME)
TouchPoint Support Services, Southfield, MI, United States
Job 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 HIPAA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Location and Schedule
Address: Henry Ford Providence Southfield – 16001 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075.
Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends and rotating holidays. More details upon interview.
Pay Range: $16.50 to $18.00 per hour.
Benefits
Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:
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
Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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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 HIPAA policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Location and Schedule
Address: Henry Ford Providence Southfield – 16001 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075.
Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends and rotating holidays. More details upon interview.
Pay Range: $16.50 to $18.00 per hour.
Benefits
Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:
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
Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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