Patient Transport & Logistics Specialist

Methodist Hospital Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Transporter to move patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. You will prioritize patient safety, verify identities, and support imaging, discharge tasks, and basic clerical duties in a high-demand hospital environment.

This role requires CPR/BLS certification and at least 6 months of related experience, with a focus on timely, accurate transport and strong teamwork in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months related experience that will support necessary skills and ability of job description.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification authorized by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety while transporting patients to and from various departments within the hospital by appropriate means: wheelchair, gurney, bed, or ambulation.
• Checks the patient identification band to ensure patient identity 100% of the time.
• Assists department personnel to transfer patients to and from imaging equipment in a safe and timely manner; assists with film processing, room preparation, cleaning and stocking.
• Reports equipment issues to Supervisor or seeks resources for repairs within one hour; assists with basic clerical activities and organization.
• Informs department staff immediately of any patient status changes and delays and notifies care team members when a patient leaves or returns.
• Records each patient transport on the nursing log sheet or sign out sheet; observes patient precautions with minimal omissions.

Skills

Patient transport

Logistics coordination

Safety adherence

Team communication

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Transporter to move patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. You will prioritize patient safety, verify identities, and support imaging, discharge tasks, and basic clerical duties in a high-demand hospital environment.

This role requires CPR/BLS certification and at least 6 months of related experience, with a focus on timely, accurate transport and strong teamwork in a clinical setting.