Hospital Patient Transport Technician — Drive Throughput

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a Patient Transport Technician to support patient care operations, moving patients by wheelchair, gurney, and hospital bed across units, imaging, and treatment areas.

You will assist with lifting, transfers, and safety per Safe Patient Handling, coordinating with the Transport Call Center and Nursing units to improve throughput. Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and overtime readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Transports patients safely across campus areas.
• Adheres to Safe Patient Handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchairs, gurneys, and beds.
• Assist with lifting, turning, and transfers.
• Move equipment and records as requested by departments.
• Collaborate with Transport Call Center and nursing units.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for a Patient Transport Technician to support patient care operations, moving patients by wheelchair, gurney, and hospital bed across units, imaging, and treatment areas.

You will assist with lifting, transfers, and safety per Safe Patient Handling, coordinating with the Transport Call Center and Nursing units to improve throughput. Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and overtime readiness are required.