Transportation Aide

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Transport/Patient Care Assistant to safely move patients and provide basic care during their healthcare journey. You will collaborate with clinical staff to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity during transfers across departments, imaging, admissions, and discharge.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a compassionate demeanor, and the physical stamina to navigate a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate demeanor and patient-centered approach.
• Physical stamina to assist patients and navigate a busy healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation services for patients and visitors.
• Responds to all calls/assignments in a timely manner.
• Assists nursing staff with transfer of patient form cart, wheelchair or gurney to and from bed.
• Returns all transport equipment to assigned area (beds, gurneys, wheelchairs).
• Completes appropriate forms and log sheets.
• Records all required information on log sheets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate demeanor

Physical stamina

Education

High School GED General Studies

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Transport/Patient Care Assistant, you will provide vital support by safely and efficiently transporting patients throughout the facility, while also offering direct patient care assistance, ensuring comfort and continuity during their healthcare journey.

Every day you will transport patients to and from departments (e.g., imaging, therapies, admissions, discharge), assist with patient mobility, and provide basic patient care such as turning, repositioning, and feeding. You will be expected to ensure patient safety during transport, maintain cleanliness of transport equipment, communicate effectively with clinical staff, and respond promptly to patient care needs, all while prioritizing patient comfort and dignity.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong interpersonal skills, a compassionate demeanor, and the physical stamina to assist patients and navigate a busy healthcare environment efficiently.

• Provides transportation Services for patients and Visitors
• Responds to all calls/assignments in a timely manner
• Assists nursing staff as needed in transfer of patient form cart, wheelchair or gurney to and from bed
• Return all transport equipment (beds, gurneys, wheelchairs) to assigned area
• Completes appropriate form and log sheet
• Record all information as required on log sheet

*Job Requirements**Required*

• High School GED General Studies

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

*Pay Range*

$18.00 - $21.71 /hour