Patient Transporter-Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter at Lake Forest Hospital. The role involves transporting patients to and from care areas and ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will verify patient identity and maintain equipment hygiene, following infection control protocols.

The position is casual (non-benefited) with no set schedule, located in Lake Forest, IL. High school diploma and BLS certification are required, with a preference for at least 1 year of patient transport

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS through American Heart Association required or within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred: At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and provide help as needed.
• Notify nursing or ancillary staff on arrival or departure of patients.
• Maintain transport equipment cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Follow infection control precautions and PPE protocols during transports.

Skills

Patient transport experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Qualifications

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• This is a causal (non-benefited) position located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This position does not have a set schedule or guaranteed hours each week **.

The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
• Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.
• Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
• Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
• Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
• Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
• Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
• Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
• Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
• Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification:

• BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.