Patient Transporter

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions.

You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion.

You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Patient Transporter I operates low-rise elevators to transport and assist patients, employees and visitors between floors of Institute.

The Patient Transporter I will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Patient Transporter I will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes : Communication, Accountability, Flexibility / Adaptability, Judgment / Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Patient Transporter I :

Assists patients in entering and leaving the elevator (i.e. transporting wheelchairs / carts and equipment or controlling elevator door for ambulatory patients) to ensure patient safety.

Identifies and responds to patient emergencies as appropriate.

Performs housekeeping duties to ensure elevator is clean and neat at all times.

Supplies information to patients such as location of clinics and therapies and scheduled activities of the day.

Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Manager, Central Supply & Distribution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License as well as a motor vehicle record without any violations.

Work requires demonstrated the ability to closely follow written and verbal directions.

Receive on-the-job training involving operating of various transport devices such as wheelchairs

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients, employees and visitors to promote good customer relations.

Work requires demonstrated the ability to closely follow written and verbal directions.

Receive on-the-job training involving operating of various transport devices such as wheelchairs

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients, employees, and visitors to promote good customer relations.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.