Patient Transporter-Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual (non-benefited) position located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role does not have guaranteed hours and is to help support staffing coverage for PTO, sick call ins and other scheduling needs for the department. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Responsibilities

Transporting patients as assigned.
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.
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 maintenance needs.
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.
Safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
Other duties as assigned.