Patient & Equip Transporter

Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.85 - $28.30

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing excellent patient care and support. This institution values professionalism, compassion, and efficiency in serving patients and maintaining a secure, comfortable environment. As a respected medical center, it offers a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute to a positive patient experience through their roles and responsibilities. The healthcare facility emphasizes safety protocols, compliance with health regulations, and teamwork among clinical and support staff to ensure patient needs are met promptly and effectively.

The role being offered is that of a Patient Transporter, a vital position within the healthcare... Show More

Job Requirements

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Must be able to walk up to 95% of the workday
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend and twist at various times throughout the workday
Must wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to blood and body fluids, contagious diseases, biohazardous materials and radiation hazards
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including repetitive use of feet required in working with surgical carts
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Completion of safe patient handling training within one month of start date

Job Qualifications

No formal education
No experience required
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated experience in customer service
Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters within one month of start date
Ability to assess status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition
Ability to assess and determine the best routes within hospital to reach desired destinations
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Job Duties

Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics
Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets
Follows all posted precaution signs
Transports patients to their destinations
May also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other equipment to their destinations
Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport
Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband
Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled
Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas
Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use
Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times
May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from soiled utility rooms
May be responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient medication, excluding controlled substances

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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