Patient Transport Tech 2 (Per Diem) - West Valley

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Patient Transporter at West Hills, CA to position, transfer and transport patients by wheelchair, bed, or gurney across departments.

This temporary, per diem role requires BLS certification, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 150 pounds. Duties include equipment cleaning, specimen transport, and limited clerical tasks.

Schedule varies with days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends; may convert to career.

Qualifications

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Ability to lift, push, pull at least 150 pounds.
• Ability to read and write Standard English.
• Ability to operate hospital transport equipment and devices.
• Strong safety awareness and patient-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Position, transfer and transport patients by wheelchair, bed or gurney.
• Deliver and pick up specimens, medical equipment, supplies and records.
• Transport deceased patients to the morgue.
• Perform limited clerical duties for the transport function.

Skills

BLS certification

Physical ability

Lift 150 pounds

English literacy

Clear communication

Job description

Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule

variable shifts which may include days, evening, nights, holidays and weekends

Posted Date

09/16/2026

Salary Range

$29.44 - 29.44 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration: Temporary

Job #

32608

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible of positioning, transferring and transporting patients to and from various departments or locations by wheelchair, bed, or gurney. You may also perform teaching and training functions, dispatching function, and limited clerical duties for the transport function. Other role responsibilities include:

• Equipment maintenance and cleaning or disinfection
• Deliver and pick-up specimens, blood, medical equipment, medical records, medications, and various other items
• Transport deceased patients to the morgue

This is a part-time "as needed" per diem position; schedule and working hours will vary. May convert to Career.

Pay Rate: $29.44 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a current and valid BLS certification directly from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements pertaining to the transport of patients in beds, gurneys, and wheelchairs as well as some heavy equipment.
• Able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 150 pounds.
• Skill in reading and writing in Standard English text such as call slips and miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items.
• Ability to understand medical terminology.
• Ability to operate medical equipment to perform certain job duties.
• Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner appropriate to good public and patient relations.
• Ability to accept new responsibilities and work harmoniously with all hospital staff.

Preferred:

• Previous experience on a transport or lift team.
• Acute care hospital experience and of patient care needs in a hospital setting.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.