Compassionate Patient Transporter – Swing Shift

North American Transportation Management Institute; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Transportation Management Institute is seeking a Transportation Aide 2 for swing shift at our Portland facility. The role supports patient movement and transport within the hospital environment using specialized equipment and processes.

The position requires attention to safety, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic hospital setting, with a focus on maintaining patient care quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• In-house biohazardous items training provided.
• BLS from AHA required; new hires enrolled to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Excellent communication with public and staff.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Positive and pleasant attitude.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and patient experience.
• Ability to multitask and function in stressful situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and morgue cart to and from various locations including nursing units, diagnostics, pre-op, life flight pad and morgue.
• Transfers patients to and from stretcher, hospital bed, exam table and wheelchair using transportation‑assist devices such as Hovermatts, Slipps, slider boards and backboards.
• Transports medical equipment, mail, labs, blood products and supplies to and from various locations within the OHSU environment.
• Operates elevators for patient and equipment movement; relieves elevator attendants for breaks.
• Cleans and disinfects transportation medical equipment: stretchers, wheelchairs, morgue carts, HoverMatts, pillows and utility transport carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Customer service

Communication

Public interaction

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Biohazardous item training (in-house)

BLS (AHA)

Job description

North American Transportation Management Institute is seeking a Transportation Aide 2 for swing shift at our Portland facility. The role supports patient movement and transport within the hospital environment using specialized equipment and processes.

The position requires attention to safety, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic hospital setting, with a focus on maintaining patient care quality and operational efficiency.