Patient Transport Specialist III — Safe, Timely Care

Kettering Health; Daytonview (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Transport III (PRN) to safely move patients, specimens, and equipment across the facility. You will help ensure timely access to care while upholding infection control standards and privacy requirements.

Key duties include safe patient transfers, proper body mechanics, documentation in the health record, and collaboration with nursing staff to support patient safety and care continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients safely.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical areas using proper techniques.
• Assist transfers between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Transport laboratory specimens, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains and sanitizes transport equipment per infection control standards.
• Communicate patient status to nursing staff.
• Verify patient identification and follow privacy procedures.
• Document transport activities in the health record.
• Respond promptly to transport requests based on acuity and needs.
• Adhere to hospital policies, HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Skills

Patient lifting

Verbal communication

Follow instructions

Basic computer use

Attention to detail

Patient confidentiality

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR navigation

Job description

Kettering Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Transport III (PRN) to safely move patients, specimens, and equipment across the facility. You will help ensure timely access to care while upholding infection control standards and privacy requirements.

Key duties include safe patient transfers, proper body mechanics, documentation in the health record, and collaboration with nursing staff to support patient safety and care continuity.