Patient Transport Specialist | Safety & Comfort

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients safely and efficiently within the facility. You will verify patient identities with two identifiers, operate transport equipment, and maintain strict cleanliness between transports.

The role emphasizes infection control, PPE use, and teamwork with nursing staff to ensure timely patient movement and comfort. High school diploma and BLS certification are required; prior transport experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
• Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e. appropriate line, side rails.
• Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
• Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
• Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
• Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
• Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
• Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
• Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
• Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Transporter to move patients safely and efficiently within the facility. You will verify patient identities with two identifiers, operate transport equipment, and maintain strict cleanliness between transports.

The role emphasizes infection control, PPE use, and teamwork with nursing staff to ensure timely patient movement and comfort. High school diploma and BLS certification are required; prior transport experience is preferred.