Patient Transporter - Multiple Positions

IU Health • Avon, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary areas, and other service areas, and performs varied patient and equipment handling duties. The role supports Environmental Services at West Hospital and is onsite. Schedules include full-time evening and rotating shifts, as well as PRN and part-time rotating shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; weekly hours for the latter schedules may vary from 0 to 24 hours based on departmental needs.

The role requires training in assigned competencies, including patient oxygen equipment and level monitoring, patient lifting and transfers, and infection-control policies. Patient Transporters must follow oxygen transport procedures, including attaching oxygen tanks and monitoring their levels during transport. The position involves frequent standing and extensive walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending, stooping, twisting, and repetitive hand and wrist movements.

IU Health describes opportunities for team members to learn and develop through advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

Requirements

• High school graduation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable job knowledge; graduates of an approved IU Health transition-to-work program are also eligible.
• Training in assigned competencies, including patient oxygen equipment and monitoring, patient lifting and transfers, and infection-control policies.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport 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 weights.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including grasping, fine manipulation, medium dexterity, and forearm and wrist rotation.
• Ability to perform basic patient lifting using proper technique taught through in-service training.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary areas, and other service areas.
• Perform varied patient and equipment handling duties.
• Follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tanks during transport.
• Complete assigned competency training, including training related to patient oxygen equipment, lifting and transfers, and infection control.
• Meet role benchmarks, including mastering the TeleTracking app, maintaining good attendance, working independently, and completing e-learnings and job responsibilities.

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