Transporter Mid shift
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Patient Care Technician
The salary range for this position is $16.60 - $21.58 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
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. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Benefits- $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
- $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
- $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
- $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
- Matching 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
The Transporter 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.
Is responsible for safe and efficient patient transport to and from inpatient areas and outpatient areas. Responsible for cleaning and distribution of equipment used by patient care areas.
Must be able to work during the week and on rotating weekends starts in 11:00am.
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RESPONSIBILITIES- Completes patient transports within set standards of the department.
- Performs both patient transport and works in the Equipment Processing Distribution Department in picking up soiled equipment, cleaning equipment per standards and delivering equipment to user areas within department standard.
- Ensures that all equipment is functional and in good working order including current Clinical Engineering (CE) tags.
- Delivers any non‑functional equipment to the CE department. Ensures that any equipment that requires battery charging is charged during storage.
- Advises Patient Care Services when transporting patients from the unit and for all discharges. Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient movements when leaving and returning patients to units. Notifies nurse who is responsible for the patient prior to any transports.
- Obtains Ticket to Ride and transports with patient.
- Ensures all assigned equipment is kept clean and well maintained.
- Transports patients or guests safely while using appropriate equipment, lift techniques and departmental safety measures to ensure patient safety.
- Cleans and sanitizes all equipment used in a transport of a patient. Adheres to all PPE policies and knows the proper handling of chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing. Follows established infection control and isolation guidelines.
- If providing transport upon admission, gives overview of the patient room to the patient and / or family. This includes but is…
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