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Patient Transporter- Hospital - Days - Evenings

Endeavor Health · Elmhurst, IL · $18.23–$25.52 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This job requires pushing beds and stretchers over 200 pounds and lifting over 50. Tell me about physical work you've done and how you protect your body.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle very heavy physical demands safely over a full shift without getting hurt.

Tell me about a time you made a nervous person feel more at ease.

What they are checking: Whether they use small talk and calm explanations to ease anxious patients.

This job is 12 to 8:30 with every other weekend and rotating holidays. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the weekend and holiday coverage the department relies on.

What would you do

You're transporting a patient and they suddenly look pale and stop answering you. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, call for help right away and are ready to start BLS.

You have three transport requests at once: a discharge, a patient going to CT and one going back to their room. How do you decide the order?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by urgency and test times and communicate with dispatch.

How do you keep a patient comfortable and covered while moving them through public hallways?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the patient's dignity and privacy in shared spaces.

A patient on your transport asks you about their test results. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain confidentiality and kindly direct medical questions to the nurse or doctor.

About the work

Before you move a patient from their room, what do you check?

What they are checking: Whether they confirm patient identity, destination, oxygen, IV lines and any precautions before leaving.

How do you do a lateral transfer from a bed to a stretcher safely?

What they are checking: Whether they use a slide board, enough helpers, and locked wheels to prevent injury.

How do you clean your wheelchair or stretcher between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control so equipment doesn't spread germs.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $18.23 - $25.52 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Patient Transport • Location: Elmhurst Hospital • Full Time • Hours: 12p to 8:30pm including every other weekend & rotating holiday schedule What you will need: Education (Required): • High-school diploma Certification: o American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider Experience & Skills: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Minimum six months customer service or patient transporter experience • Work conditions include working in an area that is somewhat unpleasant due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like, and working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle strains. • Functional demands are very heavy, needing very high energy level. Work requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (i.e. Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. What you will do: Under general supervision and according to estab­lished policies and proce­dures, transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, bed or alternative means. This includes disconnecting and re-connecting patient’s IV pumps from the IV pole and oxygen. Delivers patient equipment to nursing floors as needed. Benefits (full-time or part-time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career pathways to promote professional growth and development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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