Senior Lead Patient Transporter – Night Shift

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

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.