Patient Transporter - Multiple Positions

IU Health • Avon, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter works at West Hospital onsite in the Environmental Services department. The role transports patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary departments, and other service areas, and performs varied patient and equipment handling duties. Schedules include full-time rotating shifts, as well as part-time and PRN rotating shifts. Full-time shifts are days or evenings; part-time and PRN schedules may vary according to department needs.

New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved. Proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The posting also describes IU Health’s equal opportunity and accommodation policies.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable job knowledge; graduates of an approved IU Health transition-to-work program are also eligible.
• Training in all assigned competencies, including patient oxygen equipment and monitoring, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tank levels during transport.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stoop, bend, and twist while handling these weights.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including grasping, fine manipulation, medium dexterity, and forearm or wrist rotation.
• Ability to perform basic patient lifting using proper techniques learned through in-service training.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary departments, and other service areas.
• Perform varied patient and equipment handling duties.
• Follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching oxygen tanks and monitoring oxygen levels during transport.
• Complete assigned competency training, including training in oxygen equipment and monitoring, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Complete e-learnings and assigned job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED