Patient Transport Dispatcher-Casual

Patient Transport Dispatcher‑Casual Days

The salary range for this position is $18.33 – $24.75 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. This PRN position requires as‑needed hours.

Description

The Patient Transport Dispatcher reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assigns patient transport according to request through the use of Epic.
• Sets priorities of patients transported according to predetermined departmental policy.
• Informs ancillary area/nursing units of any delay in service.
• Verifies information on request for accuracy prior to distribution to patient transporter.
• Schedules breaks and lunch for patient transporters according to patient volumes.
• Immediately reports to Manager any problems with patient transporters or undue delays in transporting patients.
• Upon request, coordinates area function in absence of Resource Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Not Applicable

Other

Management and Manufacturing