District Transport Aide

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

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a District Transport Aide for Escondido, CA. Per diem role focusing on assisting with patient transport between departments, answering pages, and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities include insuring timeliness, logging repairs, and supporting staff with proper procedures. BLS certification preferred and prior hospital experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Recent customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for transport and transport patients between departments.
• Respond promptly to department pages and calls.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs; log equipment status.
• Instruct staff on proper procedures and safety of equipment.
• Float to other districts locations as needed.

Skills

Office equipment

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Email

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Email

Internet

Job description

## District Transport AideApply: Escondido, CA: Per Diem: Posted Yesterday: JR100463**Department:**Patient Transportation**Union:**CHEU**Shift:**8-hour Shift - Variable (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**20**Job Description:**Range:23.00-26.83Posting Date: 9/15/2026Internal Closing Date: 9/21/2026\\* 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.