Patient Transport Aide

St Anthony North Hospital; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to support patient flow and equipment delivery. You will safely transport patients between departments, deliver essential supplies, and assist with indirect patient care to support the care team.

Strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and clear English communication are required. The role involves reporting patient status changes to the RN, responding to stat calls, and ensuring transport equipment is ready

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy items.
• Strong English comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Performs the safe, timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.
• Accurately reports any observed patient status change needs to RN.
• Promptly responds to stat calls and meets requests of clinical staff.
• Conducts rounds for the proper, timely delivery and pickup of supplies, records, specimens, xrays, orders and equipment.
• Responsible for the transport of patient valuables/belongings and ensures they accompany patient.
• Maintains department stretchers, wheelchairs in patient ready condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transport Aide, you will assist staff by performing tasks related to patient transport and indirect patient care, ensuring the effective delivery of necessary supplies for continuous patient care.
Every day you will safely and efficiently transport patients to and from various hospital departments, deliver essential supplies and equipment, and contribute to the smooth flow of patient care operations.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong physical stamina, attention to detail in patient handling and transport protocols, and a commitment to providing timely and compassionate support to patients and staff in a healthcare setting.

• Performs the safe, timely transport of patients interdepartmentally and upon discharge.


• Accurately reports any observed patient status change needs to RN.


• Promptly responds to stat calls and meets requests of clinical staff.


• Conducts rounds for the proper, timely delivery and pickup of various items such as supplies, records, specimens, xrays, orders and equipment.


• Responsible for the transport of patient valuables/belongings and ensures they accompany patient.


• Maintains department stretchers, wheelchairs in patient ready condition.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED


• BLS, American Heart Association


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills


• Ability to lift and transport heavy items


• Strong English comprehension

Preferred

• Experience as a nurse assistant

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.