Patient Transporter Full time Mid shift

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Schedule

This position is 36 hours per week. Mid shift, must be available to start at 11am. Every Other Weekend Is Required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient (e.g., appropriate line, side rails).
• Disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
• Assist patients onto transport equipment; if patients need additional help, request patient care assistance.
• Show ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing, and reporting maintenance needs.
• Notify nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
• Attend to the care of documents relating to the patient (e.g., ticket to ride).
• Report immediately any unusual symptoms of patients (e.g., fainting or shortness of breath) during transport.
• Provide, move, and care for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
• Utilize appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE, and follow isolation precautions to prevent infection.
• Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
• Provide feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)
• Preferred: At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.