Patient Transport

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Transport Technician to assist in moving patients within the medical center. You will operate patient transport elevators, ensuring courteous, safe, and timely service across nursing units and diagnostic areas.

You will work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, collaborating with nursing staff and dispatchers. A GED or high school diploma, reliability, and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Strong patient-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between units, diagnostic areas, and departments.
• Operate patient transport elevators and coordinate with dispatch.
• Prioritize safety and dignity in every transport and interaction.
• Attend trainings and follow hospital policies to improve service.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety mindset

Teamwork

HIPAA awareness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Evening Shift

Description

Full Time - Various Shifts

The Transport Technician will assist in the transporting patients to and from the various testing areas and nursing units within the medical center, by operating designated elevators to ensure patients are transported in a courteous, safe and timely manner.

What You'll Do

• Patient Transport & Experience
  • Safely and courteously transport patients between nursing units, diagnostic areas, and other departments
  • Operate designated patient transport elevators to ensure efficiency and comfort
  • Treat every patient and guest with dignity, empathy, and respect
• Communication & Coordination
  • Communicate all stages of patient transport clearly with the dispatcher
  • Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, ancillary departments, and medical center personnel
  • Proactively report delays, barriers, or service issues and elevate patient-experience concerns when needed
• Safety First
  • Prioritize patient, visitor, and coworker safety at all times
  • Use transport equipment safely and correctly
  • Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to leadership
• Accountability & Teamwork
  • Deliver timely, reliable patient transport while meeting productivity expectations
  • Attend required trainings, in‑services, and staff meetings
  • Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
  • Take initiative to support continuous improvement across departments
• Privacy & Professionalism
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
  • Protect patient and guest privacy during all interactions and transports

What We’re Looking For

• Preferred Education: GED or High School Diploma
• A patient-focused mindset with strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and service excellence

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.94 - $19.28 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.