Patient Transport Technician 2

Patient Transport SpecialistWork Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAOnsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule To be Confirmed Posted Date 08/25/2026Salary Range: $27.03 - $35.62 HourlyEmployment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 32395Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Patient Transport Specialist, you will play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient patient care throughout the Medical Center. You will transport patients, equipment, and critical items across the hospital while ensuring comfort, safety, and exceptional service. Key Responsibilities:Patient Care SupportSafely transport patients via gurney, bed, wheelchair, or crib to various hospital areasTransport patients requiring oxygen (mask, cannula, aerosols) and follow proper protocolsMove isolation patients using appropriate PPE and infection-control proceduresFollow Safe Patient Handling procedures and use proper lift equipmentProvide age-appropriate support and maintain sensitivity to patient and family needsOperational & Support DutiesPick up and deliver specimens, blood products, medical equipment, medications, records, and other items as assignedCollaborate with patient escorts, nurses, physicians, and other hospital staffReport unusual situations or issues to the supervisor or managerAdhere to all hospital and departmental policies and proceduresMaintain professional appearance and conduct at all timesRetrieve and return unused gurneys and wheelchairs to designated areasTrain new hires and volunteers on transport basics and safe equipment useTransport deceased patients to the morgue using appropriate equipment; upon certification, operate the morgue van for inter-facility transfersJob QualificationsRequired:Must have a current and valid BLS certification directly from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.Ability to perform all physical requirements pertaining to the transport of patients in beds, gurneys, and wheelchairs as well as some heavy equipment.Able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 150 pounds.Skill in reading and writing in Standard English text such as call slips and miscellaneous clerical duties.Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items.Ability to understand medical terminology.Ability to operate medical equipment to perform certain job duties.Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner appropriate to good public and patient relations.Ability to accept new responsibilities and work harmoniously with all hospital staff.Preferred:Previous experience on a transport or lift team.Acute care hospital experience and patient care needs.