Patient Transport Specialist

Highmark Health

Wexford (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Transporter to move patients, medical records, mail, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility, ensuring safety and accuracy in daily operations. The role supports clinical workflow and patient flow while upholding privacy and courteous service.

Responsibilities include transporting inpatients and outpatients to defined locations, delivering equipment and specimens via pneumatic tube systems, assisting patients and visitors, keeping transport

Qualifications

Minimum High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain the highest measure confidentiality.
Good oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational skills needed to maintain working relationships, with both internal and external departments and customers at all levels.
Preferred proficiency in dealing with customer service.
CPR certification requirement.

Responsibilities

Transports inpatients and outpatients within the facility from initial start location to the destination location. (70%)
Delivers equipment/materials and specimens to requesting department. Includes use of the pneumatic tube system. (20%)
Serves as a Hospital ambassador and provides information and direction to patients and visitors. (5%)
Ensures that transportation equipment is kept clean and in good working order. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.