Patient Transportation Technician- Nights

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 28 days/year

100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

Employer retirement plan up to 9.5%

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Transportation Technician - Nights to support safe patient movement across the medical center, including nursing units, clinics, and support areas. The role requires reliable transport of patients and materials with strict safety protocols.

Under supervision, you will manage specimens, medications, and equipment, while upholding Joint Commission standards. A CPR/BLS certification is required, with shift work during nights for ongoing service.

Qualifications

• No High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• BLS/CPR certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between areas; verify two patient identifiers.
• Deliver specimens, blood products, medications to departments; use pneumatic tube system as needed.
• Maintain equipment; ensure wheelchairs, O2, and stretchers storage meet Joint Commission standards; clean after use.
• Respond to critical transport situations (Code White) as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading & writing

Email access

Education

No HS diploma or GED

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Patient Transportation Technician- Nights to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Transportation

Job Summary

The Technician I, Patient Transportation ("Tech"), under general supervision, oversees patient and non-patient transport throughout the entire Denver Health Medical Center main (including but not limited to nursing units, diagnostic areas, clinics and morgue).

Essential Functions :

• Patient Transport Transports patients from one area to another; using the 2 patient identifier process to ensure safe, quality care. (50%)
• Delivers laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed. Accesses the pneumatic tube system, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location. (25%)
• Equipment Maintenance Ensures equipment management, wheelchairs, O2 and stretchers storage are in compliance with Joint Commission through rounding, recovery of departmental property and staff education of proper cleaning of equipment and storage locations. Cleans equipment after each patient use. (15%)
• Responds to critical situations e.g. Code White for transportation assistance. (10%)

Education :

No High School Diploma and/or No GED

Work Experience :

less than 1 year Related experience

Licenses :

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to access and read organizational email.

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $24.12 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.