Patient Transporter - Providence Anchorage

Providence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK is hiring multiple Patient Transporters in the Transportation and Logistics Center. The role supports clinical teams by moving patients and equipment, handling supplies, and performing basic clerical tasks, all under supervision.

Emphasis is on safe patient handling and efficient transport using the Epic system. Required: BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: Lift Team experience, 6 months healthcare with patient contact, 6 months CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff and healthcare team within inpatient setting.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from treatment areas.
• Maintain equipment and supply procurement.
• Perform basic clerical functions and respond to requests via the Epic Transport Command Center.
• Support safe patient handling and mobility in collaboration with nursing staff.

Skills

Lift Team experience

Patient transport

Healthcare teamwork

Education

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

We are hiring for multiple openings of Patient Transporter positions in the Transportation and Logistics Center at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska!

The TLC Tech is responsible for assisting clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team, as assigned, under the direct supervision of clinical staff within inpatient setting. This position performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to patient mobility and other patient maneuvers assisting patients in functional activities, transporting patients/equipment to and from treatment areas, maintaining equipment and supplying procurement, and a variety of basic clerical functions. Primary focus is to respond to and complete requests as outlined by the department scope of service utilizing the Epic Transport Command Center automated dispatching system. Practicing safe patient handling and mobility standards emphasizing minimum manual lifting, Transport & Logistic Center Technicians work in conjunction and under the guidance of nursing and other medical personnel to ensure transfers, lifts and other patient maneuvers are safe for staff and patients. These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment that facilitates quality patient focused care. This position may cross train with other roles to support department specific needs.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence Alaska Medical Centerand thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 yearIn Lift Team.
• 6 monthsworking in health care with patient contact.
• 6 monthsCNA experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

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