Patient Transport Worker (2nd Shift) at Highland Park Hospital-Endeavor Health

Full-time, 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) position at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Candidates must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays.

About the role

The Patient Transport Worker provides transportation of patients, patient belongings, medical records, specimens, and related items to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care. Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer-service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens, and equipment to various areas of the institution.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen, and other medically related encumbrances (excluding blood transfusion).
• Effectively uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests.
• Notifies dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by checking two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients upon admission and discharge; assists patients into and out of vehicles at entrances (within department safety limits).
• Adheres to established policies addressing confidentiality of patient information.
• Transports decedent bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures proper documentation is completed.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment.
• Follows OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark’s standards of operation and Business Conduct Policy.
• Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must be flexible and responsive to change.
• Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended standing or walking.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Pay

Hourly rate of $17.75, plus shift and weekend differential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location, employee eligibility, and legal requirements.