Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients between departments, ensuring comfort, dignity, and confidentiality while coordinating with nursing and physicians to support patient care.

You will assist patients in and out of wheelchairs or beds, maintain infection control, document activities, and provide excellent customer service to patients and families. BCLS certification is required by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for compassionate patient care.
• Effective communication with nursing staff, physicians and healthcare teams.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in/out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting technique.
• Communicates with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate transport needs.
• Keeps transport equipment clean and sanitized; adheres to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and reports concerns promptly.
• Moves medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Infection control

Physical stamina

Job description

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN, is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients between departments, ensuring comfort, dignity, and confidentiality while coordinating with nursing and physicians to support patient care.

You will assist patients in and out of wheelchairs or beds, maintain infection control, document activities, and provide excellent customer service to patients and families. BCLS certification is required by the end of orientation.