PATIENT TRANSPORTER
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to entry-level nature and physical demands of the job, with limited advancement opportunities.
- Supportive entry-level healthcare role
- Physical labor combined with patient interaction
- Stable hours, though potential for shift work
Pros
- Entry-level position suitable for those starting a healthcare career
- Stable employment with the potential for full-time hours
- Opportunities to interact with various patients and staff
Cons
- Physically demanding job with heavy lifting
- Limited career advancement within the role
- Shift work may not be compatible with all lifestyles
Who it's for
Entry-level • Onsite
Good fit
- Newcomers looking to enter the healthcare field
- People who enjoy helping others in a patient care setting
- Individuals capable of performing physically demanding tasks
Not recommended for
- Experienced healthcare professionals seeking advancement
- Those adverse to manual labor or heavy lifting
- Candidates desiring consistent weekday hours
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
How to Apply
A resume is required for consideration for this position. Applications received without a resume will not be considered.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Responsibilities*
Transportation staff will arrive at the unit with the transport vehicle (i.e. stretcher or wheelchair) specified at the time of request, stop at the Nursing station to retrieve chart and/or card, report to patient room, greet the patient by name, identify the patient by armband, introduce themselves to the parents, patient and nursing staff as appropriate. Assist the patient and/or nursing with the physical transfer of the patient onto the vehicle and transport patient to the appointment. Bodies of deceased patients will be transported to the Morgue by transport personnel.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including: pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc. Must be able to read and write English.
Work Schedule
Standard hours: 40
Work days: Monday-Friday
Shift start/end times: 3:00p-11:30p
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
