Patient Transporter

2100 Edward Hospital; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Hospital in Naperville is hiring a Patient Transport team member for full-time night shifts (9pm–7:30am, Thu–Sun with rotating holidays). The role involves safely transferring patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed and delivering equipment to nursing floors.

A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with at least six months of transport or customer service experience. Excellent communication and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required.
• American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider certification.
• At least 6 months of customer service or patient transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed according to policy.
• Disconnect and reconnect IV pumps from IV poles and deliver equipment to nursing floors as needed.
• Assist with moving and positioning patients safely and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Maintain 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: Naperville - Edward Hospital Full Time Hours: 9pm - 7:30am, Thursday - Sunday & rotating holiday schedule....as needed

What you will need

Education (Required): High-school diploma Certification: o 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

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

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.

Company Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.