PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions. Location: PT Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's - 2301 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211. Job Summary Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient. 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 patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Schedule & Pay Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $17.75 per hour. Benefits Both full time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program In addition, full time positions also offer the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Qualifications Prior hospital and/or patient care experience is preferred, but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is until all openings are filled. 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. Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr TouchPoint Support Services