Transport Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Transport Aide in Saint Paul, MN. You will move patients, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens and equipment throughout the hospital, ensuring safe, timely transfers and adherence to safety protocols.

The role supports care teams to prevent delays, with 0.6 FTE and 8-hour day/evening shifts, occasional weekends. BLS is required through one of multiple options. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• 0–2 years of health care or transport experience preferred
• Current BLS certification not required by all applicants but must meet at least one BLS option (provided by employer)

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to designated treatments or procedures.
• Safely transports, lifts and positions patients using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Coordinates timing of transports to meet patient care needs.
• Communicates delays to patient care units and escalates emergencies when needed.
• Maintains transfer equipment and ensures proper storage.
• Monitors and reports equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Operates the electronic medical record transport system and supports other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address:333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344Date Posted:August 26, 2026Department:34006710 Transport ServicesShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:24Union Contract:SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUHWeekend Rotation:OccasionalJob 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:0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)8-hour day/evening shiftsOccasional weekendsJob 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 ResponsibilitiesTransports 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 QualificationsMust be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job descriptionPreferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED0 to 2 years of previous health care experience0 to 2 years of previous transport experienceLicenses/CertificationsMust 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 DemandsMedium Work:Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequentlyPay RangePay 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.Benefit SummaryAllina 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/DentalPTO/Time AwayRetirement Savings PlansLife InsuranceShort-term/Long-term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.