Compassionate Day-Shift Patient Transport Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter to support safe patient movement on day shift, with every other weekend required. The role emphasizes patient identity verification, equipment readiness, and adherence to infection control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, coordinating with nursing staff, maintaining documentation, and reporting equipment maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment).
• Preferred: at least 1 year experience with patient transport handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Prepare and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient.
• Disinfect equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment.
• Maintain ownership of transport equipment including routine cleaning and reporting needs.
• Notify nursing or ancillary staff upon patient arrival or departure.
• Attend to patient-related documents (e.g., tickets to ride).
• Report any unusual symptoms during transport.
• Move and care for transport equipment for patient movement.
• Follow infection control precautions including PPE and isolation guidelines.
• Safely transport patient oxygen after clinician setup.
• Provide feedback to management on equipment condition and availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter to support safe patient movement on day shift, with every other weekend required. The role emphasizes patient identity verification, equipment readiness, and adherence to infection control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, coordinating with nursing staff, maintaining documentation, and reporting equipment maintenance needs.