Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient transport associate to move patients safely and efficiently across the hospital campus. You will support care teams by transporting patients to treatment areas, ensuring comfort, and maintaining courteous communication with patients and families.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, on-site work, and daytime shifts. This temporary position offers exposure to a busy hospital environment and the chance to contribute to exceptional patient

Qualifications

• Transports patients safely within hospital.
• Records patient information accurately on logs.
• Assists staff in moving patients with beds or wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from treatment areas.
• Records accurate patient information on log sheets.
• Secures equipment for movement of patients and checks cleanliness.
• Assists staff in transferring patients from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Fills liquid oxygen tanks at start of shift and as needed.
• Provides courteous, caring service and represents the hospital well.

Skills

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient transport associate to move patients safely and efficiently across the hospital campus. You will support care teams by transporting patients to treatment areas, ensuring comfort, and maintaining courteous communication with patients and families.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, on-site work, and daytime shifts. This temporary position offers exposure to a busy hospital environment and the chance to contribute to exceptional patient