Patient Transporter (Mid Shift) - Care Team Impact

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Transporter for 36 hours per week, with a mid shift starting at 11am. The role focuses on safe patient transport, verifying identities, and maintaining strict infection control while supporting clinical teams.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of transport experience. Join a patient‑centered workflow in Illinois and contribute to a team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment).
• At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment.
• Notify nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
• Attend to patient documents (e.g., ticket to ride).
• Report any unusual symptoms during transport.
• Move and care for transport equipment as needed.
• Follow infection control precautions and wear PPE.
• Safely transport patient oxygen after setup by clinician.
• Provide feedback on equipment conditions and availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Transporter for 36 hours per week, with a mid shift starting at 11am. The role focuses on safe patient transport, verifying identities, and maintaining strict infection control while supporting clinical teams.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of transport experience. Join a patient‑centered workflow in Illinois and contribute to a team dedicated to quality care.