Medical Transporter

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time

Job Summary:

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a skilled Patient Transportation Specialist PRN to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare logistics team, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients, charts, and medical equipment throughout our medical campus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transport patients, charts, and medical equipment to various destinations within the medical campus.
  • Operate wheelchairs, stretchers, and other medical equipment to ensure safe and timely transportation.
  • Assist staff with patient transfers, turns, and positioning to prevent injury.
  • Communicate with dispatchers and other staff members to ensure seamless logistics operations.
  • Monitor patient wait times and adjust transportation schedules as needed to minimize delays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of our healthcare logistics team.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; prior patient care experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift, turn, and transport patients without causing injury to patient or self.
  • Knowledge of lift and transfer skills to perform essential job functions without injury to patients.
  • Ability to properly use various equipment used in transportation (wheelchairs, stretchers, IV poles, etc.).
  • Ability to locate patient care areas, various therapeutic services departments, and various diagnostic and testing departments.
  • Knowledge to conduct tasks according to departmental standards for timeliness, safety, and communications.
  • Ability to input and process data, analyze data, and think logistically to match departmental resources to demand.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to problem solve and prioritize workload under pressure.
  • CPR certification required.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Basic Life Support

Working Conditions:

This is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be based in the greater Chicagoland area and will be required to work a variety of shifts, including day, evening, and night shifts.



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