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Transporter II - UI Health, Materials Management

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 27, 2026
Transporter II - UI Health, Materials Management Transporter II - UI Health, Materials Management Hiring Department: Materials Management Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038971 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 2:00PM - 10:30PM Shift: Evenings # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: February 2, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $22.43 - 34.71 / Hourly Wage 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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Transporter II is a supervisory-level position, responsible for the day-to-day workload of Transporter l's. The Transporter II is responsible for coordinating safe transportation of patients within hospital established timeframe. Duties & Responsibilities: Assigns and dispatches patient transporting activity to the Transporter I's using the Epic system (or other automated scheduling and tracking system for Patient Transporters). Establishes work priorities based on the patient need, Nursing Unit requirements Participates in the selection, evaluation and discipline of Transporter l's with regards to interviewing prospective employees, writing progress reports on the Transporter l's, counseling staff on specific problems, making recommendation for employment and termination of employees. Tours the Medical Center and its entities periodically, covering each assigned area. Observes the Transporter staff at work and ensures that instructions are followed and that safety requirements are adhered to at all times. This includes the requirements that patients are properly secured in their wheelchair or carts, are transported slowly and on the correct side of the hallway. Will participate in departmental continuous quality improvement initiatives, as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year (12 months) of experience working in a healthcare/ medical setting as a patient transporter Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. 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. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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 Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18834?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-cd6dd94b8af721449bcf541f654e9b13