Patient Transporter - Evenings - Methodist Hospital

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter in Indianapolis. In this role, you'll be responsible for transporting patients and performing patient handling duties while working evening shifts. Training will be provided, and enthusiasm to assist patients is essential. An ideal candidate enjoys a physically active environment and exemplifies safety and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.
• Training in patient oxygen equipment and monitoring provided.
• Physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from point of service.
• Perform various patient handling duties.
• Follow oxygen transport policies during patient transfers.

Skills

Patient handling

Oxygen equipment use

Monitoring oxygen levels

Physical stamina

Repetitive motion skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Details: This position is full-time, evening shift, with opportunities to earn evening, weekend, and holiday differentials. The standard hours are 1:30pm to 10:00pm.

Responsibilities include transporting patients to and from the point of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary, and other service areas, as well as performing various patient and equipment handling duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduates from an approved IU Health transition-to-work program, or comparable education/experience to acquire relevant job knowledge.
• Training will be provided in competencies such as patient oxygen equipment use, monitoring oxygen levels, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Ability to follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tank levels during transport.
• Physical ability to work frequently in a standing position and walk extensively.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to stoop, bend, and twist while handling weights.
• Repetitive motion skills such as grasping, fine manipulation, and forearm/wrist movements used daily.
• Ability to perform patient lifting using proper techniques learned through in-service training.

No prior experience is required.