Patient Transport

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Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center Loyola Medicine - MacNeal Hospital Until 10/4/2026 First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Full Time - Various Shifts

The Transport Technician will assist in the transporting patients to and from the various testing areas and nursing units within the medical center, by operating designated elevators to ensure patients are transported in a courteous, safe and timely manner.

What You’ll Do:

Patient Transport & Experience

  • Safely and courteously transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, and other departments

  • Operate designated patient transport elevators to ensure efficiency and comfort

  • Treat every patient and guest with dignity, empathy, and respect

Communication & Coordination

  • Communicate all stages of patient transport clearly with the dispatcher

  • Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, ancillary departments, and medical center personnel

  • Proactively report delays, barriers, or service issues and escalate patient‑experience concerns when needed

Safety First

  • Prioritize patient, visitor, and coworker safety at all times

  • Use transport equipment safely and correctly

  • Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to leadership

Accountability & Teamwork

  • Deliver timely, reliable patient transport while meeting productivity expectations

  • Attend required trainings, in‑services, and staff meetings

  • Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures

  • Take initiative to support continuous improvement across departments

Privacy & Professionalism

  • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

  • Protect patient and guest privacy during all interactions and transports

What We’re Looking For

  • Preferred Education: GED or High School Diploma

  • A patient‑focused mindset with strong communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

  • Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and service excellence

Compensation: 

Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:  

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Transport patients safely and courteously within medical centers, following safety and communication protocols.

Job title

Patient Transport

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Loyola hospitals in Illinois, remote not allowed.

Salary

Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationsafety

Preferred skills

patient careteamwork

Specializations

patient transportsafetycommunicationteamwork
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Medical Center Area, Boston, MA, USA

On-site City

Unknown location

On-site

Unknown location

On-site