Patient Transporter

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Patient Services Aide to transport patients safely across University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital, ensuring comfort and privacy.

This is a part-time, 25% FTE role with weekend scheduling (3:00pm–11:00pm) and additional weekday hours as needed. CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire; a high school diploma is preferred and prior healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while safely transporting 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.

Skills

Customer service

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule

This is a part-time, 25% FTE position. Scheduled hours are every other weekend from 3:00pm - 11:00pm. More hours may be available during the week, if desired and/or available. 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

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

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.