Lead Patient Transporter – Night Shift

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness Options at Work

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Patient Transporter to lead a team that moves inpatients between nursing units and therapy areas. The role includes coordinating wheelchairs and stretchers, ensuring safety, and handling transport requests through the Patient Transport information system.

This full-time, 100% FTE position operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM–3:00 AM, with hours subject to department needs.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant direct clinical patient care experience (Required). Six (6) months of experience as a UW Health Patient Services Aide may be considered to meet this requirement.
• CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire (Required).
• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Function as a lead worker and technical expert for a team that provides transportation services to inpatients who need to be moved to and from nursing units and various therapy/laboratory areas throughout the University Hospital.
• Coordinate the movement of patient transport equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers).
• Ensure the team understands and practices all relevant safety policies and procedures and provides for patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Address phone and on-line patient transport requests and coordinates their team's response via the Patient Transport information system.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Patient Transporter to lead a team that moves inpatients between nursing units and therapy areas. The role includes coordinating wheelchairs and stretchers, ensuring safety, and handling transport requests through the Patient Transport information system.

This full-time, 100% FTE position operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM–3:00 AM, with hours subject to department needs.