Transporter

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 26,835 - 39,743; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient transportation across our campus, ensuring safety and a high level of customer service.

You will transport inpatients and outpatients, verify identity, assist with transfers, maintain clean spaces, and report equipment issues while upholding our standards of care.

Qualifications

• One year of recent hospital or related work experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required on hire.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning of equipment and supply maintenance as needed.
• Escort patients from rooms to transportation.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and report issues.
• Provide client and patient relations.
• Follow department check-in and patient identification protocols.
• Alert caregivers to distress signs or equipment malfunctions.

Skills

One year work experience

Education

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.

Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with cleaning of equipment and maintenance of department; may exchange oxygen tanks and/or attach IV’s to wheelchairs or gurneys as necessary.
• Escorts patient at the time of discharge from their room to personal transportation.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Provide Client and Patient Relations.
• Follows hospital department protocols for checking in patients and verifying their identify and following specific precautions identified.
• Alerts caregivers immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.

Job Requirements

• One year recent work‑related work experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.

Preferred

• In a hospital setting.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top‑quality, professional healthcare in modern, well‑equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$19.48 - $28.85 /hour