Patient Transporter

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison is seeking a Patient Transporter (Finance) to provide safe, timely transport of patients throughout the hospital campus and to support patient comfort and privacy during every transfer. This full-time role requires documenting transport requests in the system, maintaining daily logs, and collaborating with clinical staff.

A High School Diploma and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) are required; prior patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire (Required).
• Relevant patient care experience in a healthcare environment (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from nursing units and various therapy/laboratory areas, ensuring safety, comfort and privacy during transport.
• Utilize the transport information system to record transactional records and document transport details in daily logs with signatures for changes and confirmations.

Skills

Customer service

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Patient Transporter (Finance)

Work Schedule :

This is a full-time, 100% FTE position. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Patient Services Aide to:

• Provide excellent customer service while safely transporting our patients to and from nursing units and various therapy/laboratory areas throughout the University Hospital and the American Family Children's Hospital.
• Ensure timely transportation and patient safety, comfort, and privacy throughout the transport.
• Utilize the Patient Transport information system to acquire and record transactional records regarding all transport requests.
• Document transport information on daily log sheets and obtain signatures from clinical staff for all cancelations, reschedules, and confirmations of patient drop-offs.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Work Experience

• Relevant patient care experience in a healthcare environment (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire (Required)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.