Transporter I - Materials Management

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Transporter I to ensure the safe transportation of patients and specimens. The role involves interacting with patients and staff, maintaining cleanliness of transport equipment, and delivering medical items throughout the facility. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a commitment to professional service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Waivers

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and related equipment courteously and professionally.
• Cleans and disinfects patient transport equipment.
• Delivers specimens to laboratories as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transporter I - Materials Management

Transporter I - Materials Management

Hiring Department: Materials Management

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033431

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 02:00pm - 10:30pm

Shift: Evenings

# of Positions: 4

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: May 15, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $19.57 / 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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary:

The Transporter l 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 l's are also responsible for locating and cleaning Department-owned equipment, such as wheelchairs stretchers, cart, 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 pulling the patient over to the bed/stretcher and lift the patient onto the treat-ment 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 specimen 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.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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 within 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.

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To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14648?c=uic







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