Transporter

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential assistance and seamless patient transportation across the campus. You will transport inpatients and outpatients safely, confirm patient identity, greet, and assist with transfers while observing patient condition and reporting issues.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of relevant experience and CPR certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, exceptional service, and professional standards in a

Qualifications

• One year of recent work‑related experience.
• Basic Life Support—CPR, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport inpatients and outpatients safely across campus and to/from hospital areas.
• Confirm patient identity, greet and assist during transfers, and monitor condition during transport.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Escort patients at discharge to personal transportation and ensure safe handoffs.
• Follow department protocols for patient check‑in and identity verification, and observe precautions.
• Alert caregivers to signs of distress or equipment issues promptly.

Skills

One year experience

CPR certified

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 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 observe the 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, you must demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service. You must be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Assist with cleaning of equipment and maintenance of the department; may exchange oxygen tanks and/or attach IVs to wheelchairs or gurneys as necessary.
• Escort patient at the time of discharge from their room to personal transportation.
• Maintain a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s safety, risk management, regulatory standards, and infection prevention.
• Provide client and patient relations.
• Follow hospital department protocols for checking in patients and verifying their identity, following specific precautions identified.
• Alert caregivers immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.

Job Requirements

Required

• One year of recent work‑related experience.
• Basic Life Support—CPR, upon hire.

Preferred

• Experience 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 through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

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

Our providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, 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 commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

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

Pay Range

$19.48 – $28.85 per hour