Patient Transporter
Patient Transporter
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
General Summary:
The patient Transporter is responsible for the transportation of all patients to various appointments at several locations (Operating Room Physical Therapy Radiology etc. by using appropriate equipment and proper lifting and movement techniques to ensure safe transportation.
Essential Job Functions:
Transfers and lifts patients to and from wheelchairs stretchers beds cribs and other vehicles utilizing safe and appropriate body mechanics posture and lifting techniques
Handles any equipment that may accompany the patient such as drainage tubes central lines or respiratory equipment.
Escorts patients out of the hospital at discharge in collaboration with Volunteer Services.
Cleans maintains and redistributes patient transport vehicles (wheelchairs gurneys strollers etc.
Maintains appropriate communication with patients and their families and hospital staff to assure successful transportation of patients in accordance with Lurie Childrens Service Principles and Communication Standards of Conduct.
Practices universal precautions in the care of patients and handling of supplies/equipment as directed by hospital and department procedures and policies.
Successfully reports off to the other patient transporters at the end of shift or to the Administrative Coordinator at the end of the evening.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families coworkers and others.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
High school graduate or equivalent. Good oral and written communication skills; ability to followup on information with staff members.
Ability to organize workday and environment to get job done. Excellent public contact skills courteous tactful friendly ability to work well with others.
Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Education
Pay Range
$18.00$27.00 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
