PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

AECOM; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Patient Transporters to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safe and timely transport of patients within the hospital, requiring effective communication with medical staff and a commitment to patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have direct patient care experience and CPR certification. Join a culture that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference in healthcare experiences. This position offers both full-time and part-time schedules, making it a great opportunity for those looking to balance work and personal commitments.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in direct patient care is preferred.
• CPR certification from Red Cross is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and accurately to their destinations.
• Communicate effectively with nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensure patient comfort and alert staff to any distress.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

CPR certification

Effective communication

Job description

Crothall Healthcare

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER position.

Location: Ingalls Memorial Hospital - 1 Ingalls Drive, Harvey, IL 60426. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. 8-hour shifts per day. First, second, and third shifts; rotating weekends. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous direct patient care experience and CPR from Red Cross is preferred.

Pay Rate: $15.45 per hour

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Crothall Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.

Job Summary

Patient Transporter

Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves

Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
2. In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
3. Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
4. Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
5. Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
6. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
7. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
8. Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
9. Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
10. Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, 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.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.