Patient Transporter (8 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm)

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely transport of SRALab inpatients to and from scheduled appointments to internal departments / clinics within the hospital. Transports inpatients to external appointments at nearby partner hospitals / clinics locally.

Compassionately engages and escorts patients and family members. The Patient Transporter is effectively the lone liaison of SRALab for patients and family during the transport sequence.

The Patient Transporter demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes : Communication, Accountability, Flexibility / Adaptability, Judgment / Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

The Patient Transporter consistently demonstrates support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

Job Description

The Patient Transporter I :

For Internal Transport :

• Rendezvous with nursing / admin staff, patients and family members at designated pick-up / drop-off points to transport
• Transports patient via wheelchairs, beds, stretchers to appointments internally Actively engages patients and family during transport
• Ensures proper handoff of patient to appropriate staff at the destination
• Conducts return transport procedures, confirming proper handoff to nursing unit staff
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following all policies and procedures.

For External Transport using a hospital vehicle :

Reporting Relationships

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm Monday through Friday

Rotating every other Saturday 6 : 00 am - 2 : 30 pm

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $16.60 per hour - $22.00 per hour

Benefits : Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.