Patient Transporter

Banner Health; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend/night shift differentials

Job summary

Banner Boswell Medical Center in the Phoenix area seeks a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients and supplies throughout the facility. You will work on a fast-paced team that values safety and patient care, with opportunities to interact closely with nurses, physicians, and patients.

The role involves transporting patients, assisting with lifting, and maintaining equipment and supply distribution across departments, in accordance with policies. Prior BLS and clean background required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills essential for direct patient contact.
• Ability to interpret verbal/written instructions and use basic computer skills.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and related background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments following transfer techniques.
• Assist with patient handling and lifting using safety equipment.
• Distribute requested items and medications as needed across departments.
• Respond to requests promptly and update status in the system.
• Collect, clean and disinfect patient care equipment and reusable items.
• May restock supplies or perform clerical tasks in the area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members.

Banner Boswell Medical Center was named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Regional Hospital, earning the No. 4 spot in Phoenix and No. 5 in Arizona.

As a Patient Transporter, you will play a vital role in the safety of our patients by assisting nurses with moving/transporting patients throughout the facility with various equipment, including wheelchairs and stretchers. You will be joining our very energetic, engaged, and customer service focused team, that we like to call family! You will constantly be on the move in this fast-paced environment, walking the equivalent of 10-12 miles per shift! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives.

Available schedules

• FT Day shift (3 days, 12 hour shifts) 8:00am-8:30pm
• $1/hr. weekend shift differential and 18% night shift differential when applicable. Weekend and holiday rotations required.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

Position Summary

This position transports patients and distributes requested items as needed throughout the facility in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols.

Core Functions

• Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients’ identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures.
• Provides distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications.
• Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. May utilize computer system to track and update requests. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.
• Collects, cleans and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties of assigned area as necessary.
• May be required to operate golf cart to provide distribution services.
• May be required to transport deceased persons to the facility morgue.
• Facility based position. Responsible for the timely delivery of services with a strong focus on customer service. Customers are staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires interpersonal skills to operate in a direct patient contact environment. Ability to interpret verbal and written information/instructions and effectively communicate with others. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and ability to function with minimal direction in a fast paced environment. If required by facility, may be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Six months previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology.

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