Patient Transport Technician - 2nd Shift

Aramark; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker for the Skokie Hospital to support patient care by safely moving patients, belongings, medical records, specimens, and equipment between departments. The role is 2nd shift, requiring a calm, customer-focused approach, strong time management, and the ability to follow established procedures and safety rules.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and fluency in English is required. Experience with patient handling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Good time management and prioritization.
• Flexible and responsive to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
• Responsive to customer needs.
• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens and equipment to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other medically related encumbrances excluding transfusing of blood.
• Effectively uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests. Notify dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients upon admissions and discharge and assists patients into and out of vehicles at entrances (within limits as described by department safety standards).
• Adheres to the established policies addressing confidentiality of patient information.
• Transports decedent bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures that proper documentation is completed.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Follows OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark’s standards of operation. Adheres to Aramark’s Business Conduct Policy at all times.

Skills

Fluent English

Calm under pressure

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker for the Skokie Hospital to support patient care by safely moving patients, belongings, medical records, specimens, and equipment between departments. The role is 2nd shift, requiring a calm, customer-focused approach, strong time management, and the ability to follow established procedures and safety rules.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and fluency in English is required. Experience with patient handling is a plus.