Patient Transporter - Senior

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Patient Transporter to lead a team responsible for moving inpatients to and from nursing units, therapy areas, and laboratories. This full-time role requires coordinating equipment like wheelchairs and stretchers while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The Senior Transporter will guide staff, manage transport requests through the Patient Transport information system, and uphold all safety policies.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant direct clinical patient care experience (Required). Six (6) months of experience as a UW Health Patient Services Aide may be considered to meet this requirement.
• CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that provides transportation services to inpatients across nursing units and therapy/laboratory areas.
• Coordinate movement of patient transport equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers).
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and that patient comfort and safety are maintained during transport.
• Address phone and online patient transport requests and coordinate responses via the Patient Transport information system.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Patient transport

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Patient Transport system

Job description

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 100% FTE position.
Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM - 3:00 AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Patient Transporter - Senior to:

• Function as a lead worker and technical expert for a team that provides transportation services to inpatients who need to be moved to and from nursing units and various therapy/laboratory areas throughout the University Hospital.
• Coordinate the movement of patient transport equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers).
• Ensure the team understands and practices all relevant safety policies and procedures and provides for patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Address phone and on-line patient transport requests and coordinates their team's response via the Patient Transport information system.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Experience

• One year of relevant direct clinical patient care experience (Required). Six (6) months of experience as a UW Health Patient Services Aide may be considered to meet this requirement.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire (Required)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.