Patient Transport

Full time – Evening Shift

About the role

The Transport Technician assists in transporting patients to and from 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Prioritize patient, visitor, and coworker safety at all times
• Use transport equipment safely and correctly
• Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to leadership
• 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
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Protect patient and guest privacy during all interactions and transports

Requirements

• 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

Pay

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

For detailed benefits information, visit: Trinity Health Benefits Summary.