Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, seeks a dedicated Patient Transport Associate in the Patient Transportation department. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:30pm, focusing on safe transport of patients and equipment across the facility.

You’ll support transfers, deliver supplies, and assist care teams while maintaining compassionate, respectful patient interactions and clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or 1 year of related experience.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire; AHA/ARC accepted.
• Ability to safely transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely across the facility using wheelchair, stretcher or bed and monitor attached equipment.
• Assist transfers to and from vehicles and stretchers with dignity and care.
• Deliver essential equipment and samples to units to support clinical workflows.
• Assist with transfer of deceased patients to the morgue in a respectful manner.
• Greet patients and visitors, providing directions and reassurance.

Skills

Empathy

Patient transport

Oral communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

BLS Provider certification

Tools

Safety awareness

Job description

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, seeks a dedicated Patient Transport Associate in the Patient Transportation department. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:30pm, focusing on safe transport of patients and equipment across the facility.

You’ll support transfers, deliver supplies, and assist care teams while maintaining compassionate, respectful patient interactions and clear communication with families.