Patient Transporter - Night Shift

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

IU Health is hiring a Patient Transporter for full-time night shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am) at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The role focuses on safe and efficient movement of patients to and from service locations, with beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs, while monitoring patient condition.

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience required. The job includes standing and walking most of the shift, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working rotating weekends and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• IU Health transition-to-work program is acceptable.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform patient lifting techniques.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from service locations within the facility (admissions, discharges, etc.).
• Safely handle patients and equipment during transport.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition during transportation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control policies.
• Ensure timely transport to minimize delays in care.

Skills

Safe patient handling

Team collaboration

Infection control adherence

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Standing and walking during shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IU Health transition-to-work program eligible

Job description

Overview

This position is full-time, night shift. The hours are 10:00pm until 6:30am. Team member will be required to work rotating weekends and holidays. This position is eligible for shift pay differentials.

Location

IU Health Methodist 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.