Compassionate Patient Transporter Part-Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter (Casual Rotating Shift) to transport patients, verify identities, and prepare transport equipment. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient comfort.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days. 1 year of patient transport experience preferred. The position offers benefits under the Northwestern Medicine system and a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of patient transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Disinfect and prepare transport equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and ensure safety.
• Notify nursing staff on arrival/departure.
• Maintain infection control practices and PPE usage.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter (Casual Rotating Shift) to transport patients, verify identities, and prepare transport equipment. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient comfort.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days. 1 year of patient transport experience preferred. The position offers benefits under the Northwestern Medicine system and a rotating shift schedule.