Patient Transporter

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is seeking a Patient Transporter at Highland General Hospital. The role reports to Nursing leadership and supports the care team by moving and handling patients, equipment, and specimens across hospital facilities.

This per diem, part-time position offers pay of $27.50/hour and a focus on patient safety and efficiency. The transporter assists with patient transfers, transports supplies and specimens, and supports the care team to ensure timely, respectful

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assists care team as directed, taking care of walking patients and passing nourishment trays.
• Cares for patients and families with courtesy, punctuality, and adherence to schedules.
• Communicates information per hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean/dirty utility rooms and equipment rooms on patient care units.
• Performs basic activities to meet daily patient needs and comfort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports activity outside established parameters to the Nurse Manager or Professional Registered Nurse.
• Transports deceased patients following protocols to the morgue.
• Transports equipment and supplies to treatment areas and patient care areas.
• Transports laboratory specimens to the specified lab.
• Transports patients in taxis, ambulances, or cars; uses lift equipment and wheelchairs; moves patients between areas.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Transporter

• Oakland, CA
• Highland General Hospital
• System Admission Transfer Center
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Service & Trade
• $27.50/hour
• Req #:43924-32672
• FTE:0.01
• Posted:October 7, 2026

Job Summary

The Patient Transporter helps patients by assisting with moving and transporting them into, around, and out of the health care organization while working under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and under the direct supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Transporter is also responsible for completing a variety of departmental specific tasks to assist with optimal department safety and functioning.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assists care team as directed, i.e. walking patients, passing nutrition trays.
2. Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity.
3. Communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
4. Maintains and monitors clean/dirty utility rooms and equipment rooms on patient care units.
5. Performs a variety of basic activities to meet the daily personal needs and comfort of assigned patient.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Reports any and all activity outside of established parameters to the Nurse Manager or the Professional Registered Nurse.
8. Transports deceased patients by following protocols and delivering them to the morgue.
9. Transports equipment and supplies by picking-up as directed; delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.
10. Transports laboratory specimens by picking-up specimens and delivering them to specified laboratory.
11. Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of taxis, ambulances, cars; lifting patients on and off beds using lift equipment; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs, gurneys or moveable beds.
12. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).

PAY RANGE: $27.50/hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.