Patient Transport Tech - per diem Nights

Job Overview

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.

Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Patient Transport Tech will transport patients to various areas of the Medical Center. A patient transporter is also responsible for transporting patient care equipment in a 24‑hour operation, 7 days a week. Functions include positioning, transferring, and transporting patients to and from various departments or locations by wheelchair, bed, gurney or ambulette. This involves lifting, turning, transferring, and repositioning patients requiring moderate assistance to total assistance.

There may be limited clerical duties for the transport function. Other role requirements may include patient care equipment movement, specimens, maintenance, and cleaning or disinfection, assisting in the management of decedent affairs, and other activities as directed. Assignments may vary between day and night shift, and participation in weekend coverage is required.

The Night per diem position typically works 3 shifts per week as needed. Coverage includes swing and graveyard shift. Weekend availability required.

• Transport patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments.
• Respectfully and carefully transport deceased to the morgue.
• Safely transport patients in City of Hope vehicles.
• Practice outstanding customer service with patients and families.
• Support the mission of City of Hope through safety, care, and dedication to patients and families.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• One year in a similar healthcare position or customer service field.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association obtained within three weeks of hire.
• Current Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Outstanding customer service.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.