Transport Tech-27829

Location: Oak Park, Illinois | Full Time (0.9–1.0 FTE) | Shift 2: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

About the role

Under the direction of the Manager of Medical Imaging/Cardiology and with general supervision of the lead techs, transports patients to and from all areas of the hospital. Assists in transporting equipment, specimens, and performs minor clerical duties as needed in a manner that exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, acting in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and patient-care equipment to designated areas throughout the hospital.
• Uses EPIC Transport module to accept and record job assignments.
• Observes policies and procedures pertaining to safe bed operations, O₂ equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, lift devices, and other patient-care equipment.
• Follows hospital policies regarding Isolation precautions and required PPE.
• Transports and treats patients with respect for their privacy and modesty.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment using safe and ergonomic maneuvers.
• Physically moves patients on and off transport equipment.
• Assists patient-care units/department staff with transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment in accordance with hospital policies and governing regulations.
• Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision-making processes for all ages of the population served.
• Obtains appropriate equipment to accomplish tasks with minimal disruption.
• Delivers wheelchairs and stretchers that need repair to the designated area.
• Manages change effectively.
• Performs duties in accordance with HIPAA policies.
• Trains new Transport techs on equipment, patient tracking via phone, recording job assignments, body mechanics, elevator etiquette, etc.
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude.
• Functions under pressure when interacting with patients, co-workers, and others in difficult situations.
• Transports blood products, surgical specimens, and/or other supplies as needed throughout the hospital.
• Alerts Security Department when unusual occurrences are observed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must obtain CPR certification within the first 90 days of hire.
• Customer service focus and courteous bedside manner.
• Excellent communication skills to work with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Physical ability to help lift 50 lbs. and greater.
• Ability to push and pull patients and transportation equipment up and down inclines.
• Stamina to spend 90% of the workday on their feet.
• Ability to read and basic computer skills necessary to utilize the hospital EMR.

Pay

$16.20 – $21.77 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by many factors including education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.