Patient Transporter - NCH - Days - Per Diem

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and efficient physical transport of patients within the hospital. This includes admission and discharge transports, trips between patient units and diagnostic testing departments, and return trips. The role may also involve transporting equipment and supplies needed to support the department or hospital. The position is located at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and is per diem, with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and rotating weekend and holiday schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR BLS certification from the American Heart Association, healthcare provider level, within three months of hire.
• AED training within three months of hire.
• Interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients, families, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Verbal and written English skills to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Organizational skills to prioritize and complete transport tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to respond positively to change and willingness to learn efficient ways to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to use and apply correct body mechanics when positioning and transporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport patients within the hospital, including for admissions and discharges.
• Transport patients between units and diagnostic testing departments and return them to their units.
• Transport equipment and supplies as needed to support the department or hospital.
• Prioritize and complete transport tasks in a timely manner.
• Use correct body mechanics when positioning and transporting patients.

Benefits

• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job and eligibility.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program.
• Savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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