Transporter I - Materials Management

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,436 - 29,769; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Tuition waivers

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Transporter I to ensure the safe transportation of patients and medical equipment. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to health equity while working in a dynamic environment. The role includes responsibilities such as transporting patients, cleaning transport equipment, and delivering lab specimens. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and tuition waivers, this opportunity is perfect for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a team committed to excellence and patient care!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and their equipment within prescribed timeframes.
• Clean and disinfect transport equipment and wear appropriate PPE.
• Deliver lab specimens and distribute medical equipment as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Number: CF3651, CF3652, CF3653, CF3654, CF3655, CF3656, CF3657

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $19.19 - 21.61 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The Transporter I is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of patients, lab specimens, and requisitions. The Transporter I is required to interact with patients, hospital staff, and physicians in a courteous and professional manner. Transporter I's are also responsible for locating and cleaning Department-owned equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, carts, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transports and/or accompanies patients and their related equipment (such as IV poles, IV infusion pumps, oxygen tanks, SCD, etc.), to and from treatment units and outpatient centers within prescribed timeframe and in a courteous and professional manner.
• When called, may help pull the patient over to the bed/stretcher and lift the patient onto the treatment table, if requested by the UICMC staff nurse to do so.
• Manually cleans and disinfects patient transport equipment and other related equipment.
• Wears appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the cleaning process (mask, eye protection, and gloves).
• Delivers urine, blood, and other chemical specimens to the Laboratories and other locations throughout the Medical center and its entities, as required.
• Distributes Medical Center equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, specialty beds, patient monitoring, and other pieces of equipment required for patient care throughout the Medical center and its entities as required when transporting patients.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button. Please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.