Patient Transporter - Riley - Full Time Days

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter is primarily dedicated to Operating Room (OR) transport operations, providing safe, efficient movement of surgical patients and materials. The team member also supports hospital-wide transport, including emergency department (ED) transports and specialized duties such as morgue runs. The role includes ensuring transport wagons and wheelchairs are properly maintained, gathered, and staged throughout the facility. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Riley Operating Room.

Requirements

• High school graduate, 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.
• Complete training in assigned competencies, including patient oxygen equipment and monitoring oxygen levels and amounts, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tanks during transport.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk for extended periods and large amounts of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stoop, bend, and twist while handling weights.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including grasping, fine manipulation, medium dexterity, and forearm and wrist rotation.
• Ability to perform basic patient lifting after receiving in-service training in proper technique.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Answer transport calls and complete runs quickly.
• Transport patients for the Operating Room and Emergency Department safely and efficiently.
• Handle patients and equipment appropriately and help ensure patient comfort.
• Transport materials and supplies.
• Perform specialized duties, including morgue runs.
• Maintain, gather, and stage transport wagons and wheelchairs throughout the facility.
• Push patients in beds or wheelchairs and stand for extended periods.
• Follow oxygen transport procedures, including attaching oxygen tanks and monitoring their levels during transport.
• Perform patient lifting and transfers using proper techniques and follow infection control policies.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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