Transportation Aide

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Transport/Patient Care Assistant to safely transport patients and provide direct care, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout their healthcare journey.

You will move patients to imaging, therapies, admissions and discharge, assist with mobility, and perform basic care such as turning, repositioning and feeding, while keeping equipment clean and logs up to date.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and compassionate demeanor are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff.
• Must have the physical stamina for patient transport and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments (imaging, therapies, admissions, discharge).
• Assist with patient mobility and basic patient care such as turning, repositioning, and feeding.
• Ensure patient safety during transport and maintain cleanliness of transport equipment.
• Complete and log all required forms and records as instructed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Physical stamina

Staff communication

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.