Transportation Aide

Position Title: Transportation Aide – Patient Transportation Department
Full Time
Rotating Shift
Compensation: Starting at $16.60hr (union)
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Position Summary

Provide safe and efficient transportation of patients and materials throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will have the following.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Transports patients between departments as assigned, verifying the patient(s) identification by

checking the ID band before any transport takes place. Notifies the nurse or unit secretary of

the patient's movement before leaving the unit and upon return. Informs the patient of

transportation plans and assures their comfort as possible while in the process of

transportation.

2. Seeking qualified help in moving non-ambulatory patients. Observes all safety rules and

practices good transportation safety including IV line and oxygen cannister troubleshooting to

avert dislodgement and / or entanglement.

3. Assumes responsibility for the placement of linens, carts, and wheelchairs before transport with

proper removal and disposal of used or soiled linens after transport assignments.

4. Follows all infection control and isolation procedures as designated by hospital policy and

assumes responsibility for cleaning department equipment. Reports malfunctioning and/or

unsafe equipment to the supervisor.

5. Reports delays in transportation assignments to the floor and/or department.

Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)

Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony

Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and

standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all

interactions with others.

Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental

objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection

control standards.

Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution

selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of

departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

Participates in staff meetings and others in services, meetings or committees as required.

Work Experience

1 to 3 years of housekeeping experience.

Position Qualifications

• Excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, able to communicate and interact with all levels of professionals, plus good verbal communication.
• Able to work independently as well as interdependently with many levels of staff
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly, organize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Previous experience working in a hospital setting

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  **Coverage begins on new hires on the first day**
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free parking
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a missiondriven, communityfocused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, marketaligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soontocome transformation as we transition into a new, nextgeneration healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a closeknit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org