Patient Transporter

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 Weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Transport Associate to ensure safe movement of patients and equipment, communicate with patients and staff, and support timely care.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of public contact in a medical setting, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license preferred. Schedule is full-time, day and weekend shifts.

Pay range is $16.90–$25.35 per hour with comprehensive benefits from Day One.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of public contact in a medical setting.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Moves unused equipment to designated storage to keep hallways clear.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ensures proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies.
• Transports patient-related items and reports details using the Transportation system.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America) Address: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60521

Schedule: Full-Time Shifts are any day from 8 hours range from start time of 7:30 am to shifts ending at 10:30 pm

Job Description

• Maintains clear hallways by moving unused equipment to designated storage areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ensures the proper handling and delivery of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participates in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists in the safe transfers of patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair.
• Facilitates the safe, efficient, and expedited movement of patients using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and cribs.
• Transports patient-related items such as belongings, paperwork, labs, and equipment efficiently.
• Accurately records transport details and reports necessary information using the Transportation system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• People Skills: Ability to understand customers’ needs and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English using good diction, and respond to peoples needs in a pleasant and courteous manner as perceived by the customer, and as appropriate to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs. Must be proficient in the English language and able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. Effective verbal and listening communication skills. Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs. Ability to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility. Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations. Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace. Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile. Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. Must be able to use a computer for patient information and basic department clerical functions. Excellent Customer Service skills. Ability to quickly learn and use software packages and equipment relevant to the department. Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures. Ability to work collaboratively with peers, coworkers, clinicians, and other departments in meeting patient care standards. Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, patients, and physicians to ensure quality service and avoid delays in patient care. Ability to proficiently perform all care activities safely and in accordance with standards of care. Ability to follow patient identification/verification process prior to transporting all patients.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Work Experience

1+ year public contact in a medical setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range: $16.90 - $25.35

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.