Patient Transporter 3pm-11:30pm, Weekends Included
About The Position
Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds. Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers. Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints. Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner. Takes initiative for performance and professional development. Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System. Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Good communication skills to interact with patient, guests and clinical staff
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion
- Must be able to walk for long periods
- Ability to transport patients to various on-campus locations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must demonstrate competence in areas of body mechanics to identify and show proficiency in moving a patient without injury to the patient or individual
- CPR course required within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of Oxygen Training class with certification for administering oxygen required after hired
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in hospital environment, patient care, and transportation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, self, guests and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable of transporting patients with oxygen, intravenous pumps and restraints.
- Communicates to team, co-workers, patients and guests in a positive and professional manner.
- Takes initiative for performance and professional development.
- Knowledgeable of all aspects and functionalities of the Transport Tracking System.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
