Patient Transporter-Arnett Hospital

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana is seeking a patient transporter to move patients between departments and assist with equipment and transfers. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and demands the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.

The position is based at Arnett Hospital with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, plus a rotating weekend every 6th week. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, EAP, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training in oxygen equipment and infection control policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform transfers.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the point of service, including admissions and discharges.
• Assist with patient handling and equipment transfers.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety procedures

Infection control

Teamwork

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.

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.