Patient Transporter-Arnett Hospital

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness incentives / points

Job summary

Indiana University Health (IU Health) in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Patient Transporter to support patient flow and safety across hospital services. You will move patients between units, assist with admissions and discharges, and transport equipment as needed in a fast-paced hospital setting.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma is acceptable. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow oxygen transport policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; transition-to-work program eligible.
• Training in oxygen equipment and monitoring policies.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the point of service, including admissions, discharges, and other service areas; handles patient and equipment transfers.

Skills

Stamina

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Infection control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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 6 th 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.