Patient Transporter-Casual Rotating Shift

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter for on-site duties at Lake Forest Hospital. The role involves transporting patients, verifying identities, and ensuring safety and comfort with proper equipment handling.

The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification (or within 90 days). One year of transport experience is preferred; AI review may be used, but decisions are human-led. The role is casual with no set schedule and no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association 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 identifiers.
• Prepare and adjust transport equipment for patient safety and comfort.
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and seek assistance when needed.
• Maintain and report on transport equipment cleanliness and condition.
• Notify nursing/ancillary staff on patient arrival/departure.
• Handle patient documents related to transport (e.g., ticket to ride).
• Report any unusual symptoms during transport (fainting, shortness of breath).
• Operate and move transport equipment for patient movement.
• Follow infection control precautions and PPE usage.
• Safely transport patient oxygen after clinician setup.
• Provide feedback on equipment availability to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS through American Heart Association

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.

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

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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