The Patient Transporter supports hospital operations by safely escorting patients throughout the facility and assisting clinical teams as needed. This role focuses on patient movement, safety, and communication while maintaining a clean, organized care environment.
Perks of the Job:
- Hands-on experience in a hospital setting
- Meaningful patient interaction and exposure to clinical workflows
- Strong foundation for students pursuing healthcare of graduate programs
Job Role:
- Safely transport patients between waiting areas, exam rooms, and clinical units using proper patient identification protocols
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and clinical staff
- Support unit flow by assisting with room readiness, stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness
- Observe and report changes in patient condition or behavior to nursing or clinical staff
- Follow all safety, privacy, and infection control policies
Requirements
Successful Profiles Include:
- Interest in healthcare or patient-facing work; prior clinical experience is a plus
- Strong communication, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes high-stress environment
- Comfort using basic technology; EMR experience is a plus
- Ability to stand, walk, push wheelchairs/stretchers, and lift up to ~20 lbs
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, and reach in all directions
- Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the hospital
- Maintain 20/40 vision corrected
- See and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance
- Work in a latex safe environment and work indoors
- Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs. (+/-) unassisted
- Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting
- Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces
- Must be comfortable in patient care settings with bodily fluids in proximity
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time if required, including a facial mask
- Ability to function in a high-stress medical environment as needed
Propel Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Propel Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.