Patient Transporter-Arnett Hospital

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indiana is seeking staff to transport patients and handle related equipment across service areas. The role supports admissions, discharges, and a range of patient-care operations at Arnett Hospital.

The position requires basic training in oxygen equipment and infection control, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods, and adherence to transport policies. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with IU Health program.
• Training in oxygen equipment use, monitoring levels, and infection control.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport policy and monitor tank levels.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stoop, bend and twist while handling weights.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions daily (grasping, dexterity).
• Training in basic patient lifting techniques.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the point of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary and other service areas and perform varied patient/equipment handling duties.

Skills

High school grad

Oxygen equipment training

Infection control training

Oxygen transport policy adherence

Standing/walking ability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Repetitive motions

Basic patient lifting technique

No prior experience required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

*Rotating weekend every 6th week

WORK LOCATION

Arnett Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports patients to and from the point of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary and other service areas and perform varied patient/equipment handling duties.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or an equivalent combination of education experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired; to include graduates from an approved IU Health transition-to-work program.
• Requires training in all assigned competencies such as but not limited to patient oxygen equipment and monitoring of levels and amounts, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Requires the ability to follow oxygen transport policy and procedures, including attaching and monitoring of oxygen tank levels during transport.
• Must have the ability to frequently work in a standing position and do large amounts of walking.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stoop, bend and twist while handling these weights.
• Must have the ability to use repetitive motions such as grasping, fine manipulating, medium dexterity, forearm/wrist rotation movement area used daily.
• Must have the ability to perform the basic patient lifting through in-service for proper technique.
• No experience required.