Patient & Equip Transporter

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

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About The Position

The Patient & Equipment Transporter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and comfortable transport of patients within the healthcare facility. This part-time position involves lifting and moving patients, as well as transporting medical equipment and supplies, while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless exempted by the department leader.
• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service is required.
• Satisfactory completion of safe patient handling training within one month of start date.
• Ability to assess the status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Ability to determine the best routes within the hospital to reach destinations.

Responsibilities

• Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper positioning and securing of the patient.
• Ensures patient comfort by being attentive and offering blankets.
• Follows all posted precaution signs during transport.
• Transports patients to their designated locations within the facility.
• Responsible for transporting patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
• Contacts clinical staff regarding changes in a patient's condition or issues with equipment during transport.
• Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to the patient wristband.
• Tracks assignments using electronic software, noting when they are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled.
• Collects and returns equipment to proper holding areas, disinfecting and inspecting it before and after use.
• Maintains equipment and reports any that require repair.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• May collect patient equipment from soiled utility rooms and pick up and deliver patient medication, excluding controlled substances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed