Patient Transporter

Patient Transporter LeadWe are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions.Address: Henry Ford St. John Hospital - 22101 Moross Road, Detroit, MI 48236. Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.Requirement: Prior patient transporter and supervisory experience preferred.Perks: Willing to train!Fixed Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour.If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.We're TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.Job SummarySummary: 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 PlanAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceVoluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home ProgramIn addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ADDisability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible 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. Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass 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: 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.