Patient Transporter - Mid-Shift

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter at IU Health University Hospital for full-time, mid-shift work from 12:00pm to 8:30pm. The role includes transporting patients via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair, collaborating with nursing staff, and maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Weekend and holiday coverage is required with shift differentials. Primary duties involve safe patient handling, monitoring transport, and ensuring timely movement to support optimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in oxygen equipment handling and infection control policies provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from points of service within the facility.
• Monitor and report changes in a patient’s condition during transportation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate transfers.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control policies; ensure timely transport to minimize delays.

Skills

Standing/walking

Lifting 50 lbs

Oxygen equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Details:

This position is full-time, mid-shift. The hours are 12:00pm until 8:30pm. Team member will be required to work every other weekend and holiday. This position is eligible for shift pay differentials.

Location:

IU Health University Hospital

Position Summary:

The Patient Transporter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients. Patient Transporters are responsible for transporting patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary areas, and other service locations within the healthcare facility.

Duties include safe handling of patients and equipment during transport. Patients may be transported via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair. Monitoring and reporting any changes in a patient's condition during transportation. Collaborating with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient transfers. Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines, including infection control policies. Ensuring timely transport of patients to minimize delays in care.

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate or an equivalent combination of education experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired; to include graduates from an approved IU Health transition-to-work program.


• Requires training in all assigned competencies such as but not limited to patient oxygen equipment and monitoring of levels and amounts, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.


• Requires the ability to follow oxygen transport policy and procedures, including attaching and monitoring of oxygen tank levels during transport.


• Must have the ability to frequently work in a standing position and do large amounts of walking.


• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stoop, bend and twist while handling these weights.


• Must have the ability to use repetitive motions such as grasping, fine manipulating, medium dexterity, forearm/wrist rotation movement area used daily.


• Must have the ability to perform the basic patient lifting through in-service for proper technique.


• No experience required.