Patient Transporter

Endeavor Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts and holidays

Incentive pay for select positions

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Patient Transport to move patients across hospital floors using wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. This full-time position requires strong communication, confidentiality, and at least six months of patient transport or customer service experience.

Certification in American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers is required, and the job involves lifting 50+ lbs with rotating weekend shifts. Benefits and competitive pay accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma is required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare provider certification is required.
• Minimum six months customer service or patient transporter experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or alternative means.
• Disconnect/reconnect patient IV pumps and deliver equipment as needed.
• Follow policies to ensure patient safety and smooth flow on units.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service experience

Education

High-school diploma

American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.23 - $25.52 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: Patient Transport

Location: Elmhurst Hospital

Full Time

Hours: 6am - 2:30pm including every other weekend & rotating holiday schedule

What you will need:

Education (Required):

• High-school diploma

Certification:

• American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider

Experience & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Minimum six months customer service or patient transporter experience

Work conditions include working in an area that is somewhat unpleasant due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like, and working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle strains.

Functional demands are very heavy, needing very high energy level. Work requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (i.e. Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

What you will do:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or alternative means. This includes disconnecting and re-connecting patient’s IV pumps from the IV pole and oxygen. Delivers patient equipment to nursing floors as needed.

Benefits (full-time or part-time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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