Patient Transporter — Safe, Compassionate Patient Mobility

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter in Illinois. The role focuses on safely transporting patients, verifying identities, and ensuring equipment is prepared and disinfected between transports.

The team adheres to ethics, compliance, and infection control standards while delivering compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include assisting patients, handling documents, reporting symptoms, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (within 90 days).
• Preferred: at least 1 year of patient transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
• Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort.
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment between transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment and seek help if needed.
• Own transport equipment, including cleaning and maintenance reporting.
• Notify nursing or ancillary staff upon patient arrival or departure.
• Handle patient documents (e.g., ticket to ride).
• Report any unusual symptoms during transport.
• Move and care for transport equipment for patient movement.
• Follow infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Transport patient oxygen after setup by clinician.
• Provide equipment feedback to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Transporter in Illinois. The role focuses on safely transporting patients, verifying identities, and ensuring equipment is prepared and disinfected between transports.

The team adheres to ethics, compliance, and infection control standards while delivering compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include assisting patients, handling documents, reporting symptoms, and coordinating with nursing staff.