Patient Transporter IMMC
Company: Advocate Christ Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Patient Transporter IMMC Job ID: R51544 Shift: 2nd Full/Part
Time: Full_timeLocation: 836 W Wellington Chicago, IL 60657Benefits
Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40Schedule Details/Additional
Information: Shift is 2:30pm-11:00pm, including every other weekend
and rotating holidaysHours: 7 AM- 3:30 PM, including every other
weekend and rotating holidaysMajor Responsibilities: Transports
patients throughout the medical center either by assisting
ambulatory patients by wheelchair, cart, or bed. Make Routine
Rounds of Medical Center for carts and wheelchairs. (there is no
centralized storage for transport equipment) Perform Routine Rounds
throughout the Hospital, picking up requisitions, specimens, and
patient discharge instructions. Performs duties with awareness of
Patient Safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. Observe patients
condition and report any change to the proper personel immediately
Must adhere to the policies and procedures of the Patient Escort
Department. Perform other duties as assigned. Education/Experience
Required: ? High school diploma or equivalent. 6 months to one year
experience as a transporter Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
? Good interpersonal and communication skills? Knowledge of
operating departmental equipment Excellent Customer Service skills
with various Age groups. Ability to read and write English. ? CPR
Certification within 6 months of employment. Physical Requirements
and Working Conditions: ? Ability to work weekends, holidays and
different shifts to accommodate patient need. Lifts 50 to 100
pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to
20 pounds constantly. Ability to maneuver and operate transport
equipment. Works with infectious specimens and patients. If
position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the
following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Chicago , Patient Transporter IMMC, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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