Patient Transporter - Night Shift

Full-time, night shift position from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays. Eligible for shift pay differentials.

About the role

The Patient Transporter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients throughout IU Health Methodist Hospital. This position involves transporting patients to and from various points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary areas, and other locations within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair.
• Handle patients and equipment with care during transport.
• Monitor and report any changes in a patient's condition during transportation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient transfers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control policies.
• Ensure timely transport of patients to minimize delays in care.
• Follow oxygen transport policy and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tank levels during transport.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience, including graduates from an approved IU Health transition-to-work program.
• Training in assigned competencies such as patient oxygen equipment, patient lifting and transfers, and infection control policies.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform movements such as stooping, bending, and twisting.
• Capability to use repetitive motions including grasping, fine manipulating, medium dexterity, and forearm/wrist rotation.
• Ability to perform basic patient lifting using proper techniques learned through in-service training.