Patient Transporter - Full-Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

6h•$17 - $22

About The Position

The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned. Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers. Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails. Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports. Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist. Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs. Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients. Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride. Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport. Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients. Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection. Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician. Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)
Physical Demand Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Responsibilities

Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.
Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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