Patient Transporter –Central Transport - Mount Carmel East

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition/Professional development

Relocation assistance

Employee referral rewards

RN to BSN tuition paid

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter for the Evening Shift to transport patients, staff and equipment across the facility in Columbus, OH. The role supports patient comfort and safety while ensuring timely transfers and accurate deliveries in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with transfers, delivering supplies, and providing directions to visitors. CPR certification is required by orientation; high school diploma or equivalent is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR HeartSaver certification required by end of orientation.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift and transport patients.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites.
• Assist patients with entering/exiting vehicles and transfers from wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Deliver equipment and specimens; assist with removal of deceased bodies when needed.
• Greet and provide information/directions to patients and visitors.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient transport

Mobility assistance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description:

Shift Details:

1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Five-5-Hour Shifts a Week)

Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Position Purpose:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Patient Transporter transports patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility.

What you will do:

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.

• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.

• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department. Assists staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

• Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Or attending High School

• Licensure / Certification: CPR "HeartSaver" Required by the end of orientation.

• Experience: Prior work experience in the health care field preferred.

• Effective Communication Skills

• Ability to lift and transport patients.

• Ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing and pulling.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated in posting):

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.