Patient Transporter

3 weeks ago


Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient and Equipment Transporter to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Patient and Equipment Transporter, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients and equipment throughout the hospital, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Transport patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, properly positioning and securing patients using proper body mechanics.
  • Ensure patient comfort by being attentive and offering blankets, following all posted precaution signs.
  • Transport patients to their destinations, and may also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belongings, specimens, carts, wheelchairs, and equipment.
  • Verify and document correct patient identification by comparing information from the printed ticket to ride to patient wristband.
  • Use electronic software to track assignments, and collect and return equipment to the proper holding areas.
  • Disinfect and inspect transport equipment before and after use, and maintain equipment and report equipment in need of repair.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Requirements
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
  • No formal education required.
  • No experience required.
  • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience in customer service, and ability to assess status of equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
  • Ability to assess and determine the best routes within the hospital to reach desired destinations.
Working Conditions

Must be able to walk up to 95% of the workday, and must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist at various times throughout the workday. Exposed to blood and body fluids, contagious diseases, biohazardous materials, and radiation hazards throughout the workday, therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including repetitive use of feet required in working with surgical carts. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, and for patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.


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