PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL AND PART TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Saint Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL is hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Patient Transporter positions. Online applications are accepted only.

Join a dedicated hospital team to safely transport patients and equipment, follow HIPAA, and work with nursing staff and dispatch. Shifts vary; details provided during interview. Benefits and opportunities to grow in a healthcare setting are available.

Qualifications

• Prior patient transporter experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and timely transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations.
• Use wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock in accordance with transportation protocols.
• Demonstrate competency in transporting patients of all age groups.
• Secure IVs, drainage tubes, and other medical items during transport.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, clinicians, technicians, and dispatch personnel.
• Ensure patient comfort by offering blankets, checking modesty, and maintaining appropriate conversation; never transport patients in severe pain.
• Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintain equipment and report repairs or malfunctions.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and with the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient transport experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions at Saint Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Online applications are accepted only.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules; Monday through Friday with hours that may vary. Rotating weekends. Details are provided during interview.

Responsibilities

• Safely and timely transport patients, medical equipment, and patient‑related items to their destinations.
• Use wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock in accordance with transportation protocols.
• Demonstrate competency in transporting patients of all age groups.
• Secure IVs, drainage tubes, and other medical items during transport.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, clinicians, technicians, and dispatch personnel.
• Ensure patient comfort by offering blankets, checking modesty, and maintaining appropriate conversation; never transport patients in severe pain.
• Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintain equipment and report repairs or malfunctions.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and with the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior patient transporter experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Additional Benefits for Full‑Time Positions

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Legal Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.