Patient Transporter – Senior

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness options at work

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Senior Patient Transporter to lead a transport team, moving inpatients to and from nursing units and therapy/lab areas, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will coordinate wheelchairs and stretchers, handle transport requests via the Patient Transport system, and ensure adherence to safety policies. This full-time role offers benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of direct clinical patient care experience required.
• CPR certification required or within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lead worker

Technical expert

Patient transport coordination

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patient Transport information system

Job description

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.