Patient Transport Worker (Part-Time) at Swedish Hospital - Endeavor Health

Aramark • Chicago, IL, US • 3w ago

Job Description

The Patient Transport Worker provides transportation of patients, patient’s belongings, medical records, specimens, etc. to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

LOCATION: Swedish Hospital, 5140 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

JOB TYPE: Part-Time (Rotating Sifts, Weekends and holidays)

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position ranges from $17.50 to $17.50, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

•   Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
•   Responsive to customer needs
•   Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens and equipment to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
•   Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other medically related encumbrances excluding transfusing of blood.
•   Effectively uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests. Notify dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
•   Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking two patient identifiers.
•   Transports patients upon admissions and discharge and assists patients into and out of vehicles at entrances (within limits as described by department safety standards).
•   Adheres to the established policies addressing confidentiality of patient information.
•   Transports decedent bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures that proper documentation is completed.
•   Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Follows OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations.
•   Maintains compliance with Aramark’s standards of operation. Adheres to Aramark’s Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.

Qualifications

•   Position prefers a high school diploma or GED Must be able to communicate fluently in the English language.
•   Ability to stay calm in less than calm circumstances.
•   Ability to work well under time constraints.
•   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
•   Must be flexible and responsive to change.

This role may have physical demands including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended standing or walking. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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