Patient Transporter

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients across the campus, greet patients, verify identifications, and support safe transfers while maintaining privacy and dignity.

You will use PPE, observe safety protocols, keep wheelchairs and gurneys clean, and document transport records. The role emphasizes customer service, attentiveness, and teamwork within the hospital's patient-care environment.

Qualifications

• GED/general education required at hire.
• Six months of recent work experience in medical office or hospital/acute care setting.
• Basic reading/writing and ability to follow instructions; simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients as requested according to priority.
• Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned and communicates instructions.
• Maintains patient safety during transit.
• Uses PPE and follows safety precautions.
• Maintains records of patients, specimens, and medications transported.
• Keeps wheelchairs and gurneys clean and organized.

Skills

Patient transport

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience. Every day, you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist with patient transfers, and make conscious observations of patients' condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment. To be successful in this role, you will show a strong commitment to patient safety and provide exceptional customer service to everyone in our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Transports patients as requested by the transport dispatcher or supervisor/lead according to priority.


• Acts as transport dispatcher when assigned, communicating instructions to other transporters.


• Demonstrates responsibility for patient safety while in transit.


• Observes standard precautions and uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task.


• Maintains accurate records of all patients, specimens, and medications being transported.


• Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and gurneys.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED General Studies and a minimum of six months of recent work experience in a medical office, hospital/ acute care environment, upon hire


• Requires enough basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions; able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines, upon hire


• AHA Basic Life Support (CPR, upon hire


• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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