Transporter

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Radiology Transporter to move patients to and from Radiology and to assist with related clerical tasks.

The role includes answering phones, greeting patients, and preparing requisitions, while supporting front office operations and PACS-related errands. The position involves transporting patients, assisting with daily facility duties, and maintaining professional communication with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Must have BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current throughout employment.
• Transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the Radiology Department.
• Performs clerical duties for Radiology including answering phones, greeting patients and preparing requisitions.
• Retrieves patient records and files reports.
• Provides front office support and related tasks as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility & Location

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Medical Group
• Location: 500 W Court st, Kankakee IL

Overview

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Medical Group
• Location: 500 W Court st, Kankakee IL

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required, of an individual assigned to this job. The Radiology Transporter transports patients to and from the Radiology Department. Other duties include but are not limited to; Darkroom duties, ordering supplies, stocking, dressing patients and front office duties. This performs clerical duties for the Radiology Department such as answering telephones, greeting patients and preparing requisitions for outpatients. Other duties include, but are not limited to, filing patient reports, retrieving patient records for physicians or medical records. The Radiology Transport/Aide should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the usual terminology of tests ordered in Radiology person should demonstrate good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner. Provides clerical support by utilizing telephone, computer, office equipment, PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System) and by running errands throughout the facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Must have BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current throughout employment
• Transportation experience preferred
• Starting April 2014, all new hires will require a High School diploma or Equivalent.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $19.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf