Senior Patient Transport Technician

Kettering Health; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Patient Transport Professional to safely move patients, specimens, and equipment across our facilities. This PRN role supports patient care with attention to safety, privacy, and timely service.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, assisting with transfers, and documenting activities in electronic records, while maintaining infection control standards and collaborating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to safely lift, move and transfer patients and equipment.
• Effective verbal communication with patients and staff is essential.
• Basic computer or electronic record navigation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients to/from clinical areas, using appropriate equipment.
• Assists patient transfers between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with proper body mechanics.
• Transports laboratory specimens, equipment, and supplies as directed.
• Maintains and sanitizes transport equipment per infection control standards.
• Communicates patient status and needs to nursing staff and team members.
• Verifies patient identification and follows privacy procedures.
• Documents transport activities in the electronic health record.
• Responds promptly to transport requests and prioritizes tasks by acuity.

Skills

Patient transport safety

Verbal communication

Follow instructions

Computer navigation

Attention to detail

HIPAA & OSHA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kettering Health is seeking a Patient Transport Professional to safely move patients, specimens, and equipment across our facilities. This PRN role supports patient care with attention to safety, privacy, and timely service.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, assisting with transfers, and documenting activities in electronic records, while maintaining infection control standards and collaborating with nursing staff.