Patient Transporter - West Hospital - Part-Time

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a part-time role in patient transport. This position involves safely transporting patients to various service areas while ensuring their comfort and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate physical stamina, as the role requires frequent standing and lifting. Join a compassionate team that values patient care and teamwork, and play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training in patient handling and oxygen equipment.
• No prior experience necessary; must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from service points, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Monitor oxygen levels and assist with patient lifting and transfers.

Skills

Patient Handling

Oxygen Equipment Monitoring

Infection Control Policies

Physical Stamina

Repetitive Motions

Education

High School Graduate

Approved IU Health Transition-to-Work Program

Job description

Overview

Schedule - Part Time (Rotating Shifts - includes every other weekend)

Transports patients to and from the point of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary and other service areas and performs varied patient/equipment handling duties.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Requires the ability to follow oxygen transport policy and procedures, including attaching and monitoring of oxygen tank levels during transport.
4. Must have the ability to frequently work in a standing position and do large amounts of walking.
5. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to stoop, bend and twist while handling these weights.
6. Must have the ability to use repetitive motions such as grasping, fine manipulating, medium dexterity, forearm/wrist rotation movement area used daily.
7. Must have the ability to perform the basic patient lifting through in-service for proper technique.
8. No experience required.