Part-Time Compassionate Patient Transporter

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is looking for a Patient Transporter to support safe and compassionate movement of patients across the hospital. This part-time role will help maintain smooth patient flow and excellent service.

This position runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–1:30 pm, and requires a High School diploma with 1+ year in customer service or healthcare settings. You will work within CHOP ICARE values and collaborate with clinical teams to support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• 1+ year experience in customer service or patient-facing role is preferred.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare or transport setting is preferred.
• Experience with Epic/EMR systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients of all ages using wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Assist with patient transfers under the direction of clinical staff.
• Escort discharged patients to designated pickup locations.
• Provide clear, supportive communication to patients and families during transport.
• Follow infection prevention and equipment cleaning protocols.
• Transport nonpatient items and equipment as needed to support operational flow.
• Ensure timely delivery of equipment to support clinical flow.
• Maintain transport equipment in clean, safe condition and report issues promptly.
• Prioritize assignments to ensure timely movement of patients and materials.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, environmental services, security, and other departments to support safe patient flow.
• Crosscover as needed and perform other duties to support departmental operations.
• Leverage Epic system to communicate with clinical partners and track transportation tasks.

Skills

CHOP ICARE values

Interpersonal skills

Patient mobility

Time management

Policy compliance

Independent work

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is looking for a Patient Transporter to support safe and compassionate movement of patients across the hospital. This part-time role will help maintain smooth patient flow and excellent service.

This position runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–1:30 pm, and requires a High School diploma with 1+ year in customer service or healthcare settings. You will work within CHOP ICARE values and collaborate with clinical teams to support hospital operations.