Patient Transport Specialist

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients to diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, confidentiality, and clear communication with healthcare teams to support patient care.

The position requires 0-1 years of healthcare or patient support experience, with BCLS certification by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare or patient support.
• BCLS certification by end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely between departments, maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds with proper lifting techniques.
• Communicates with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate transport needs.
• Maintains clean and sanitized transport equipment per infection control protocols.
• Follows safety guidelines for patient handling and reports concerns promptly.
• Documents transport activities accurately in logs or electronic systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Infection control

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients to diagnostic testing, treatment areas, and discharge locations. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, confidentiality, and clear communication with healthcare teams to support patient care.

The position requires 0-1 years of healthcare or patient support experience, with BCLS certification by the end of orientation.