Patient Transporter - Evenings

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Transporter, where your role is vital in ensuring patients receive the care they need. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be responsible for transporting patients safely and efficiently while providing excellent communication and support. Enjoy a range of benefits, including premium pay, tuition reimbursement, and a wellness program, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the chance to contribute to a compassionate and inclusive healthcare community.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required.
• Certification in BLS or CPR/AED for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Disconnect and reconnect patient's IV pumps and oxygen.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Customer service experience

Patient transport experience

Education

High-school diploma

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$17.86 - $25.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Transport

• Location: Elmhurst, IL

• Full Time

• Hours: 2p - 10:30p

• Every other weekend & Rotating Holiday Schedule

What you will need:

• Education (Required):

  • High-school diploma

• Certification:

  • American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider or American Red Cross CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certification

• Experience & Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Minimum six months customer service or patient transporter experience

  • Work conditions include working in an area that is somewhat unpleasant due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like, and working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle strains.

  • Functional demands are very heavy, needing very high energy level. Work requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (i.e. Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

What you will do:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or alternative means. This includes disconnecting and re-connecting patient's IV pumps from the IV pole and oxygen. Delivers patient equipment to nursing floors as needed.

Benefits (full-time or part-time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.