Patient Transporter (Full-time, Days)

Reporting to Director of Patient Transport, is responsible for the safe and efficient physical transport of patients within the hospital including admission and discharge transports, unit to diagnostic testing department transports and return trips. May be required to transport equipment and supplies necessary to support the mission of the department and/or the hospital.

1. Transports patients to and from various locations within the hospital with the utilization of stretchers, beds or wheelchairs that may include special equipment (Oxygen tanks, IV pumps, and traction frames) and/or special care considerations.

2. Works under the direction of the Patient Transport Dispatcher to receive, accept, execute and complete transport assignments.

3. Displays a positive, customer service attitude and demeanor with all patients, patient family members, clinical staff and medical staff.

4. Transfers, with the assistance of clinical staff, patients to and from bed, stretcher, exam tables and wheelchairs utilizing proper lifting techniques, and lift devices as necessary.

5. Maintains transport equipment: ensures equipment is in good working condition prior to use, disinfects equipment before and after each transport, returns equipment to its proper storage location at the end of each transport.

6. Adheres to all regulatory requirements and hospital policies regarding patient safety, patient privacy, patient identification and hand-off communications.

7. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital and the Central Patient Transporter departmental standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications 1. The level of knowledge normally obtained through completion of four years of high school or equivalent. Minimum of one year of college or vocational schooling preferred.

2. Must successfully complete and maintain a minimum standard of American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR and AED training within 3 months of hire.

3. The interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact in a positive manner with patients, their families, nursing staff and physicians.

4. The verbal and written English skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate information.

5. The organizational skills necessary to prioritize and complete transport tasks in a timely manner.

6. Responds positively to changes and shows willingness to learn new ways to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner.

7. The ability to use and apply correct body mechanics when positioning and transporting patients.

About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:

• America's 250 Best Hospitals™ Award recipient for three years in a row from Healthgrades®
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, received consecutively since 2006
• The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and Comprehensive Stroke Center designation

Our team includes:

• 4,000 employees
• 1,200 physicians on staff
• 200 primary are and specialty physicians

Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:

• 350,000 outpatient visits
• 76,000 emergency department visits
• 38,000 home care visits
• 2,700 newborn deliveries

A growing healthcare system
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• A 509-bed hospital, including the South Pavilion with 200 private rooms
• The William J. and Marian H. Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, an eight-floor facility housing physician offices, medical specialty services and advanced diagnostic technology
• A Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric emergency department
• Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
• 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
• Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advancted pediatric emergency department
• Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
• 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
• Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and 3D mammography
• 13 clinical laboratory sites in seven suburbs and at the hospital
• 33-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and seven outpatient rehabilitation centers
• The Wellness Center, a premier health and fitness center and spa on the NCH campus
• A full-service, retail pharmacy on the hospital campus