Patient Services Assistant

Salem Health Hospitals and clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport team member to move patients safely throughout the hospital and support clinical staff.

You will assist with bed, stretcher, and wheelchair transport, monitor patient safety, and coordinate with nursing teams to address distress or equipment issues while maintaining infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn basic transport concepts and infection control.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, lift, bend for up to 10 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to destinations by bed, stretcher or wheelchair.
• Transfer patients between bed, stretcher, and wheelchair.
• Notify nursing staff of distress or equipment issues.

Skills

Body mechanics

Infection control

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Patient Transport
Position Type: FullTime, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: four 10-hour shifts per week, working every other weekend, and afternoon shifts

Your role with us

As a vital member of the health care team, you will ensure the safe and timely transport of patients throughout the hospital, supporting clinical staff and enhancing the patient experience. Your role combines compassionate, patient-centered care with close attention to safety protocols, equipment handling, and infection prevention. By providing efficient transport services and maintaining essential equipment, you play a key role in smooth hospital operations and patient comfort.

What you'll do

• Ensure the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination via bed, stretcher or wheelchair.
• Safely transfer patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair and back.
• Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.

Required qualifications

• The right candidate will possess the ability to learn, understand and apply knowledge of basic transport concepts, infection control practices and proper body mechanics.
• Must be able to perform essential physical tasks such as walking, standing, lifting, bending and reaching for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional information

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Two years of patient transport or patient care experience is preferred. Customer service experience may be considered in lieu of direct patient care.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]