Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to support patient movement with safety and courtesy.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for transport, greeting and guiding them to destinations, ensuring proper lifting techniques, maintaining equipment, and communicating changes to dispatchers while upholding confidentiality and infection control.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification within 90 days of orientation.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills; flexible and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for transport and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Greet patients, introduce yourself, and provide directions to destination.
• Use proper lifting techniques and gait belts to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain equipment and report any broken gear or safety hazards to management.
• Communicate schedule changes and patient conditions to dispatchers and nurses.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow infection control policies.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Basic math

Team player

Good judgment

Education

High School equivalent

Job description

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to support patient movement with safety and courtesy.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for transport, greeting and guiding them to destinations, ensuring proper lifting techniques, maintaining equipment, and communicating changes to dispatchers while upholding confidentiality and infection control.