Patient Transporter

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a part-time Patient Services Aide in Madison, Wisconsin. This position requires delivering excellent customer service while safely transporting patients within the University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital. Responsibilities include utilizing transport systems, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining documentation. A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, with preference given to candidates with relevant patient care experience. Join a dedicated team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital committed to social impact and belonging.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while safely transporting patients.
• Ensure timely transportation and patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Utilize the Patient Transport information system for documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

This is a part-time, 25% FTE position. Scheduled hours are every other weekend from 7:45am - 3:45pm on Saturdays and 8:00am - 4:00pm on Sundays. More hours during the week if available and/or desired. 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 (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

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.