Patient Transporter-Transport Full Time Evenings Job at Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, IL

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  • Lake Forest Hospital
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $16.50 - $20.63 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.



Benefits:

  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

**This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The hours are 2:30p to 11p with a weekend rotation. **

The Patient Transporter reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Specifically responsible for transporting patients as assigned.
  • Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.
  • Provide and adjust transport equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e., appropriate line, side rails.
  • Required to disinfect/wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
  • Assist patients onto transport equipment.  If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
  • Shows ownership over transport equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and report an maintenance needs.
  • Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
  • Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e.g. ticket to ride.
  • Reports immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i.e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of transport.
  • Provides, moves and cares for transport equipment for the movement of patients.
  • Utilizes appropriate infection control precautions including appropriate hand hygiene, proper PPE and follows isolation precautions to prevent infection.
  • Responsible for safely transporting patient oxygen after being set up by clinician.
  • Provides feedback to management regarding equipment conditions and availability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • BLS through American Heart Association (or within 90 days of employment)
  • Physical Demand Requirement :
    • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred :

  • At least 1 year experience with patient transport handling

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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