Patient Transporter

About the role

UMC is an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, serving as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District and offering Nevada’s highest level of care. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, UMC became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®‑Recognized hospital in the state.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from a variety of locations within UMC
• Runs errands
• Changes oxygen tanks

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Graduation from High School or GED
• Licensing/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Additional Position Requirements: One (1) year recent documented Patient Transporter experience (within the past five (5) years) in an acute care or hospital setting
• Availability to work ALL shifts, including graveyard, seven (7) days a week, as needed
• Physical Requirements: Strength, mobility and stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing and/or walking for extended periods of time; vision to read printed instructions and labels; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in‑person, over the telephone, and over a two‑way radio; exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification

Skills

• Knowledge Of: Department and hospital safety practices and