Patient Transporter (Full Time)

• We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER position.
• Location : UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks - 701 Winthrop Avenue Glendale Heights IL 60139. Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule : Full time schedule; Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement : Prior patient-facing experience in a healthcare hospitality or service environment is required. Ability to lift carry and move heavy items is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people your community and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare a Compass Healthcare company youll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.

Crothall provides specialized high-quality innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS) we support nearly 1300 accounts many of which are ranked among the nations top hospitals. With nearly 30000 team members we hold ourselves to high standards of detail safety and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together take responsibility for doing the right thing and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services Patient Transportation Patient Observation Facilities Management Healthcare Technology Solutions Ambulatory Services and Sterile Processing.

Job Summary

Patient Transporter
Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves

Summary: Responsible for the safe timely and accurate transport of patients medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly and safely transports patients secures IVs drainage tubes etc. and secures patient.
• In accordance with the transportation of patients uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures the safe timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel clinicians technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards including federal state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identify Theft Protection Pet Insurance and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program

• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For positions in Washington State Maryland or to be performed Remotely click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business nece ssity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.