Transporter - Patient Transport

About the role

This position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, supplies, specimens and equipment through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by schedule and on request utilizing escort or wheeled transport equipment.
• Transport materials such as supplies, specimens, records, linen, trash, confidential documents and equipment.
• May be responsible for conference room set-up including equipment and patient care equipment transfers.
• May clean wheeled transport equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred (or equivalent).
• Experience: Entry level position; prior patient care experience preferred.
• Credentials: Upon hire Basic Life Support.

Skills

• Good customer service skills (required).
• Good interpersonal skills (required).
• Basic computer skills (required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs).
• Frequent reaching/grasping; occasional bending/stooping.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force; occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.97 – $31.45 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon factors such as education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement terms, seniority, etc.

Schedule

Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day shift.