District Transport Aide

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, California seeks a Patient Transport Assistant for evening shifts. The role supports preparation and transport of patients between departments and care areas, handling pages and calls promptly while maintaining safety and equipment logs.

The position may float across the district as needed. Required is a High School Diploma, strong customer service experience, and a recent hospital setting exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma.
• Recent experience in customer service setting.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS - Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for transport and transport patients between departments.
• Answer department pages, telephone and cell phone calls promptly and courteously.
• Inspect equipment and ensure maintenance and repairs are performed.
• Notify Director of needed repairs and maintain a log of equipment out for repairs.
• Instruct staff on proper procedures for department duties and equipment upkeep.
• Float throughout the District as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department:Patient TransportationUnion:CHEUShift:8-hour Shift - Evening (United States of America)Hours Per Pay Period:64Salary Range:$23.00 - $26.83Job 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 RequirementsMinimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experiencePreferred Education: Not ApplicableMinimum Experience: Recent experience in customer service settingPreferred Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience in a hospital settingRequired Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare ProviderPreferred Certification: Not ApplicableRequired License: Not ApplicablePreferred 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.