Patient Transporter Part time Mid shift

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Salary increase and incentive bonus

PTO & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to transport patients, verify identities, and ensure safe movement of patients using appropriate equipment. You will disinfect transport devices between uses and assist patients as needed, while coordinating with nursing staff on patient arrivals and departures.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of patient transport experience.

Formación

• 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 (preferred)

Responsabilidades

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Disinfect/clean equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and provide care as needed.
• Notify nursing staff on arrival or departure of patients.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Follow infection control precautions and PPE guidelines.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS through American Heart Association

Descripción del empleo

The salary range for this position is $17.21 - $22.37 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

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From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Hours are 2pm-10:30pm and every other weekend

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The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
• Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.
• Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
• Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
• Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
• Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
• Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
• Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
• Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
• Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification:

• BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.