at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Transporter I - Materials Management
Hiring Department: Materials Management
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017957
Posting Close Date: 06/20/2023
Work Schedule: Evening Shift 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Position Number: CE5194,CE5195,CE5196,CE5197,CE5198
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences
System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the
people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed
tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center
facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the
seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the
College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of
Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional
campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health
is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of
UI Health is seeking five (5) Transporter I staffto join the Materials Management Department. This role is responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of patients, lab specimens and requisitions. The Transporter I is required to interact with patients, hospital staff, and physicians in a courteous and professional manner. Transporter I role is also responsible for locating and cleaning department-owned equipment, such as wheelchairs stretchers, cart, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Transports and / or accompanies patients and their related equipment (such as IV poles, IV infusion pumps, oxygen tanks, SCD, etc.) to and from treatment units and outpatient centers within prescribed timeframe and in a courteous and professional manner.
When called, may help pulling the patient over to the bed/stretcher and lift the patient onto the treatment table, if requested by the UICMC staff nurse to do so.
Manually cleans and disinfects patient transport equipment and other related equipment.
Wears appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the cleaning process. (mask, eye protection and gloves) delivers urine, blood and other chemical specimen to the Laboratories and other locations throughout the Medical center and its entities, as required
Distributes Medical Center equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, specialty beds, patient monitoring and other pieces of equipment required for patient care throughout the Medical center and its entities as required when transporting patients.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of
your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete
the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You
may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and
diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
