Patient Services Assistant

Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301. Department: Patient Transport. Position Type: Part Time, 20 hours/week, Non-Exempt. Start time: Both afternoon and night shifts available, Rotating weekends. Your role with us As a vital member of the health care team, you will ensure the safe and timely transport of patients throughout the hospital, supporting clinical staff and enhancing the patient experience. Your role combines compassionate, patient-centered care with close attention to safety protocols, equipment handling, and infection prevention. By providing efficient transport services and maintaining essential equipment, you play a key role in smooth hospital operations and patient comfort. What you'll do Ensure the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients to their destination via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair. Safely transfer patients from bed to stretcher or wheelchair and back. Alert nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction. Required qualifications The right candidate will possess the ability to learn, understand and apply knowledge of basic transport concepts, infection control practices and proper body mechanics. Must be able to perform essential physical tasks such as walking, standing, lifting, bending and reaching for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift, with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional information Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Two years of patient transport or patient care experience is preferred. Customer service experience may be considered in lieu of direct patient care. Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr