What You’ll Do:
Patient Transport & Experience
Safely and courteously transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, and other departments
Operate designated patient transport elevators to ensure efficiency and comfort
Treat every patient and guest with dignity, empathy, and respect
Communication & Coordination
Communicate all stages of patient transport clearly with the dispatcher
Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, ancillary departments, and medical center personnel
Proactively report delays, barriers, or service issues and escalate patient‑experience concerns when needed
Safety First
Prioritize patient, visitor, and coworker safety at all times
Use transport equipment safely and correctly
Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to leadership
Accountability & Teamwork
Deliver timely, reliable patient transport while meeting productivity expectations
Attend required trainings, in‑services, and staff meetings
Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
Take initiative to support continuous improvement across departments
Privacy & Professionalism
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Protect patient and guest privacy during all interactions and transports
Preferred Education: GED or High School Diploma
A patient‑focused mindset with strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and service excellence
Compensation:
Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits:
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- GED or High School Diploma
- Patient-focused mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Reliability and professionalism
- Commitment to safety and service excellence
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
