What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport position at IHA?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Full Time - Various Shifts
The Transport Technician will assist in the transporting patients to and from the various testing areas and nursing units within the medical center, by operating designated elevators to ensure patients are transported in a courteous, safe and timely manner.
What You’ll Do
Patient Transport & Experience
Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Full Time - Various Shifts
The Transport Technician will assist in the transporting patients to and from the various testing areas and nursing units within the medical center, by operating designated elevators to ensure patients are transported in a courteous, safe and timely manner.
What You’ll Do
Patient Transport & Experience
- Safely and courteously transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, and other departments
- Operate designated patient transport elevators to ensure efficiency and comfort
- Treat every patient and guest with dignity, empathy, and respect
- Communicate all stages of patient transport clearly with the dispatcher
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, ancillary departments, and medical center personnel
- Proactively report delays, barriers, or service issues and escalate patient‑experience concerns when needed
- Prioritize patient, visitor, and coworker safety at all times
- Use transport equipment safely and correctly
- Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to leadership
- Deliver timely, reliable patient transport while meeting productivity expectations
- Attend required trainings, in‑services, and staff meetings
- Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- Take initiative to support continuous improvement across departments
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Protect patient and guest privacy during all interactions and transports
- Preferred Education: GED or High School Diploma
- A patient‑focused mindset with strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
- Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and service excellence
Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $17 - $19