Patient Transporter

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Code Lavender

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Patient Transporter to join a dedicated team. The role provides safe and timely transport of patients, supplies, oxygen, beds and equipment across the facility, supporting nurses and clinical staff.

This full-time evening shift offers the opportunity to develop clinical skills, work collaboratively, and grow within a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Current BLS Certification.
• 1 year of previous transport or related healthcare experience preferred.
• May require certifications based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility
• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and/or from beds or chairs to and/or from wheelchair or stretcher
• Respond to STAR codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff, as needed
• Provide assistance to units by cleaning equipment and stocking supplies
• Partner with a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
• Effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient transport experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Evening Schedule: Mon - Thur 9:30am - 10pm

Position Summary

The Patient Transporter is an incredible opportunity for those looking to expand their role in health care and service to others. This dynamic position provides professional and exceptional care through safe and timely transport of patients, supplies, oxygen, beds and equipment throughout the MultiCare facility.

As a Transporter at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff, hone your decision-making capacities, and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.

Responsibilities

You will provide safe and timely transport of patients, beds, oxygen, supplies, and equipment throughout the facility

Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and/or from beds or chairs to and/or from wheelchair or stretcher

You will respond to STAR codes by transporting patient lift equipment and assisting nursing staff, as needed

You will provide assistance to units by cleaning equipment and stocking supplies

Partner with a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities

You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred


• Current BLS Certification


• Successful completion of in-house training program on patient lift and mobility within 6 months of placement in job


• One (1) year of previous transport or related healthcare experience preferred


• May require certifications based on hospital needs

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.27 - $32.36 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.