Patient Transporter

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day Evening (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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 Children’s 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, co-workers and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school graduate or equivalent.  Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow-up 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 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, 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 Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link 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,