Senior Transportation Aide - Night Shift & Triage Lead

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Pension plans

Vacation hours

Sick leave

Holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR is seeking a Transportation Aide to support patient movement across hospital locations during the night shift. You will transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, while maintaining safety and accuracy in handoffs.

The role requires lifting, safe handling of equipment, and collaboration with Health Unit Coordinators and staff. Previous healthcare transport experience is preferred; training includes biohazard transport and BLS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS from AHA required; new hires will be enrolled and must complete during orientation.
• Ability to communicate well with others and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using a wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, or morgue cart to various hospital locations.
• Triage urgent patient requests using mobile technology and assist with problem solving across units.
• Assist Tele Tracking, ensure transport jobs are requested correctly, and hand off information to subsequent shifts.
• Transport medical equipment and supplies to different OHSU locations.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and document staffing callouts; lead huddles when needed.
• Clean and disinfect transportation equipment (stretcher, wheelchair, carts).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR is seeking a Transportation Aide to support patient movement across hospital locations during the night shift. You will transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, while maintaining safety and accuracy in handoffs.

The role requires lifting, safe handling of equipment, and collaboration with Health Unit Coordinators and staff. Previous healthcare transport experience is preferred; training includes biohazard transport and BLS