Transport Aide

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Transport Aide in Minneapolis to ensure safe, efficient movement of patients and medical equipment within the hospital. You will support the health care team by coordinating transfers, maintaining safety protocols, and contributing to streamlined operations to improve patient flow.

The role is 0.5 FTE with 8-hour day/evening/night shifts and every-other weekend rotation, requiring adherence to union guidelines and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience meeting required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 0–2 years of health care experience and 0–2 years of transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to designated treatments or procedures.
• Safely moves patients using appropriate transfer equipment and techniques.
• Coordinates transport timing to meet patient care needs.
• Communicates delays to patient care units and escalates emergencies when needed.
• Uses the electronic medical record transport system for documentation.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Location Address:

2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

October 12, 2026

Department:

31008914 Patient Transportation

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers-SAN

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

As a Transport Aide at Allina Health, you will ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients and medical equipment throughout the hospital. The role is crucial in maintaining the flow of operations, reducing wait times, and enhancing patient satisfaction. By prioritizing patient comfort and adhering to strict safety protocols, you will contribute to a supportive and healing environment, aiding in the mission to provide exceptional care where "we are all together better".

Key Position Details:

• 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description:

Provides support in transferring and transporting patients, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens and blood products. Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, equipment and patient related items to their destinations enabling the health care team to perform their duties.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Transports patients to designated treatments or procedures.
  • Safely transports, lifts and positions patients to and from cart, wheelchair, bed and chair using appropriate safe patient moving techniques and equipment.
  • Coordinates the timing of transports to meet patient care needs.
  • Communicates to patient care units if delays occur.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and escalates to appropriate member of health care team.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of machine and manual transfer protocols.
  • Utilizes each transfer as an opportunity to communicate and teach protocols to other health care staff.
  • Assures that transfer equipment is well maintained and properly stored.
  • Monitors equipment needing repair and pulls broken equipment from service.
• Utilizes electronic medical record transport system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 2 years of previous health care experience
• 0 to 2 years of previous transport experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $20.11 to $26.51 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.