Patient Transport

Northwest Medical Center Houghton; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients between departments, ensuring comfort, dignity, and confidentiality throughout transport. You will coordinate with nursing staff and physicians, assist patients with wheelchairs and beds, maintain equipment hygiene, and document transport activities while upholding safety and infection control standards.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and physical stamina in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds using proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate transport needs.
• Keeps transport equipment clean and sanitized, following infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting concerns promptly.
• Assists with moving medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety techniques

Physical stamina

Following directions

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients throughout the facility, including to and from diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality during transport, while maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.

Essential Functions

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining patient comfort and dignity throughout the process.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, ensuring proper lifting techniques and use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Communicates with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate and prioritize patient transport needs.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized environment for transport equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and transport, reporting any concerns or incidents promptly.
• Assists with the movement of medical equipment, supplies, and documents as needed to support patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service, offering reassurance and support to patients and families during transport.
• Documents transport activities accurately, updating logs or electronic systems as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or patient support role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care.
• Basic knowledge of patient transport safety techniques and infection control measures.
• Physical stamina to lift, move, and transport patients safely.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support completed by the end of orientation period required