District Transport Aide

Palomar UC San Diego Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks a District Transport Aide to support patient movement across departments. You will assist with transport prep, respond to pages swiftly, inspect equipment, and log repairs while maintaining safety and infection control practices.

You will float as needed, follow policies, and provide courteous service, using basic computer tools to document tasks and communicate with team and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience in customer service setting is preferred.
• BLS - Healthcare Provider certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for transport and moving patients between departments.
• Answer department pages, telephone and cell calls promptly and courteously.
• Inspect equipment and ensure maintenance/repairs are performed.
• Log equipment out for repairs and notify the Director of needed repairs.
• Instruct staff on proper procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• Float throughout the District as needed and follow all policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Email / Internet

Job description

District Transport Aide### District Transport AideApply: Escondido, CA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR100697**Department:**Patient Transportation**Union:**CHEU**Shift:**8-hour Shift - Evening (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**64 **Salary Range:**$23.00 - $26.83 **Job Description:**Posting Date: 11/4/2026Internal Closing Date: 11/10/2026\\* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.Responsible for assisting with preparation for transport and transporting patients between departments and patient care areas, answering department pages, telephone and cell phone calls promptly as well as courteously. Inspects equipment, and ensures necessary maintenance and repairs are performed. Notifies Director of needed repairs and maintains a log of equipment out for repairs. Instructs staff on the correct procedures relating to the performance of the duties of the department and the maintenance of equipment. This position will be required to float throughout the District as needed. Adheres to established policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, safety and environmental and infection control policies Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health. ### **Job Requirements** **Minimum Education:**High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience **Preferred Education:**Not Applicable **Minimum Experience:**Recent experience in customer service setting**Preferred Experience:**Minimum of 6 months experience in a hospital setting **Required Certification:**American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider **Preferred Certification:**Not Applicable **Required License:**Not Applicable **Preferred License:**Not ApplicableWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.