Patient Transporter - Providence Anchorage

Providence Health & Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Vacations and holidays

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is hiring Patient Transporters at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. The role involves assisting clinical staff with patient mobility and transport duties.

The position offers full-time and per diem shifts. Key benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Applicants must have BLS certification and can benefit from prior healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working in healthcare with patient contact preferred.
• CNA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in patient mobility and maneuvers.
• Transport patients and equipment to treatment areas.
• Maintain equipment and paperwork.

Skills

Safe patient handling

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Education

National Provider BLS – American Heart Association

Job description

Patient Transporter – Providence Alaska Medical Center

We are hiring for multiple Patient Transporter positions in the Patient Transport Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Mid Shift (11AM to 9:30PM), 40 hours per week.
• Per Diem, 0.1 FTE, Variable shift, hours as needed.

The TLC Tech is responsible for assisting clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team, under the direct supervision of clinical staff within inpatient settings. The position performs delegated activities that include patient mobility and other patient maneuvers, assisting patients in functional activities, transporting patients and equipment to and from treatment areas, maintaining equipment and paperwork, and basic clerical functions. Primary focus is to respond to and complete requests as outlined by the department scope of service using the Epic Transport Command Center automated dispatching system. The technician practices safe patient handling and mobility standards emphasizing minimum manual lifting, and works in conjunction with nursing and other medical personnel to ensure safe transfers, lifts and other maneuvers.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience on a Lift Team.
• 6 months working in health care with patient contact.
• 6 months CNA experience.

Benefits

• Base pay range $18.00 – $25.75 per hour.
• Possible shift differentiations, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and wellness resources.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.