Surgical Services Patient and Equipment Transporter

Carolinas Medical Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center is seeking a part-time Transporter to assist with patient mobility and transportation within the hospital. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation during all transport tasks.

Responsibilities include moving patients, equipment, and supplies, while coordinating with clinical staff to ensure timely and safe transfers. A strong focus on professionalism, communication, and adherence to hospital policies is required.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lift and transport patients to wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper body mechanics and positioning.
• Transport patients to destinations and move other items as needed.
• Notify clinical staff of patient condition changes or equipment issues.
• Verify patient identification against printed ticket and wristband.
• Use electronic software to track assignment status (initiated, completed, delayed, cancelled).
• Disinfects and inspects transport equipment and maintains supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Department:

37703 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Saturday and Sunday, 6a-630p

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets. Follows all posted precaution signs.
• Transports patients to their destinations. May also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs and other equipment to their destinations.
• Contacts clinical staff immediately regarding changes to a patient's condition, or if an issue arises with patient's equipment during transport.
• Verifies and documents correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband.
• Using electronic software, the transporter will track when assignments are initiated, completed, delayed, or cancelled,
• Collects and returns equipment to the proper holding areas. Disinfects and inspects transport equipment before and after use. Maintains equipment and reports equipment in need of repair.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• May be responsible for collection of patient equipment from soiled utility rooms.
• May be responsible for pick-up and delivery of patient medication, excluding controlled substances.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

No Formal Education.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Demonstrated experience in customer service
• Satisfactory completion in safe patient handling for transporters within one month of start date.
• Ability to assess status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Ability to assess and determine the best routes within hospital to reach desired destinations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to walk up to 95% of the workday.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bent and twist at various times throughout the workday.
• Exposed to blood and body fluids, contagious diseases, biohazrardous materials and radiation hazards throughout the workday, therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including repetitive use of feet required in working with surgical carts.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora He