Patient Transporter I

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Profile Summary The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely transport of SRALab inpatients to and from scheduled appointments to internal departments/clinics within the hospital. Transports inpatients to external appointments at nearby partner hospitals/clinics locally. Compassionately engages and escorts patients and family members. The Patient Transporter is effectively the lone liaison of SRALab for patients and family during the transport sequence. The Patient Transporter demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. The Patient Transporter consistently demonstrates support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Strong customer skills
A valid Illinois driver's license and clean driving record in the state of Illinois is required.
Able to safely drive and fully operate an ADA-configured full-size van [Ford E-350] in an enclosed garage environment and dense, urban vehicular traffic.
Basic Computer skills
Successful completion of transporter orientation
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push/pull 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

Rendezvous with nursing/admin staff, patients and family members at designated pick-up/drop-off points to transport
Transports patient via wheelchairs, beds, stretchers to appointments internally
Actively engages patients and family during transport
Ensures proper handoff of patient to appropriate staff at the destination
Conducts return transport procedures, confirming proper handoff to nursing unit staff
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following all policies and procedures.
Safely escorts wheelchair patients and family through the posted parking garage walkways to the vehicles
Safely operates the lift and loads/secures patient and family.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicle
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, nonverbal and written communication.
Willing adapts to changing work demands and work environment
Performs other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.