Patient Transporter- Evenings Methodist Hospital

Job Description

Overview

Schedule:

* 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

* Rotating weekends

Shift Differential:

* Applicable for evening and weekend shifts

Position Summary:

Responsible for transporting patients to and from points of service, including admissions, discharges, ancillary areas, and other service locations. Duties include safe handling of patients and equipment during transport.

Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent; graduates from an approved IU Health transition-to-work program are eligible.

* Training in assigned competencies, including:

* Patient oxygen equipment and monitoring

* Safe lifting and transfer techniques

* Infection control policies

* Ability to follow oxygen transport policies and procedures, including attaching and monitoring oxygen tank levels during transport.

* Physical requirements:

* Frequent standing and walking

* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with bending, stooping, and twisting

* Repetitive motions such as grasping, fine manipulation, and wrist rotation

* Completion of in-service training for proper lifting techniques.

* No prior experience required.