Evening/Night Patient Transport Specialist

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter in Winfield, IL. The role focuses on transporting patients safely, verifying identities with two identifiers, and maintaining equipment and infection control throughout shifts.

Hours are 6:30PM-3:00AM, with every other weekend required. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification are required or obtained within 90 days. Prior transport experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Prepare and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort.
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and seek assistance if needed.
• Maintain transport equipment with routine cleaning and reports of maintenance needs.
• Notify nursing staff on arrival/departure of patients.
• Handle patient documents related to transport.
• Report any unusual patient symptoms during transport.
• Move and provide care for transport equipment as required.
• Use infection control precautions including PPE and hand hygiene.
• Transport patient oxygen after setup by clinician.
• Provide feedback on equipment conditions and availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS through American Heart Association

1 year patient transport experience (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter in Winfield, IL. The role focuses on transporting patients safely, verifying identities with two identifiers, and maintaining equipment and infection control throughout shifts.

Hours are 6:30PM-3:00AM, with every other weekend required. A high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification are required or obtained within 90 days. Prior transport experience is preferred.