Patient Transport & Lift Specialist — Essential Care Team

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Transport & Lift Team Specialist to move patients and care items between units using proper lifting equipment and safety procedures. You will ensure equipment maintenance and contribute to patient comfort and safety.

The role requires strong customer service and communication abilities, a willingness to learn transfer techniques, and compliance with health care policies. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Basic understanding of communication equipment such as pagers, phones and computers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS-CPR (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient transports, transfers, lifts and repositioning using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain and inventory patient lifting equipment and slings; ensure hygiene.
• Assist with employee education and training on lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pagers

Phones

Computers

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Patient Transport & Lift Team Specialist to move patients and care items between units using proper lifting equipment and safety procedures. You will ensure equipment maintenance and contribute to patient comfort and safety.

The role requires strong customer service and communication abilities, a willingness to learn transfer techniques, and compliance with health care policies. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.