Patient Transport Assistant - or PT

Job Overview

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: Patient Transport Assistant. Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Patient Transport Assistant to support safe and timely patient movement throughout the hospital. This role helps patients get to and from patient rooms, treatment areas, testing locations, and other areas as needed.

The Patient Transport Assistant transports patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher and performs identified non‑clinical tasks as assigned or delegated to support patient care and department needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working in a hospital setting, and supporting patients, families, and care teams throughout the day.

Full‑time and part‑time shifts available. Available shifts include: 8:00am–4:00pm or 10:00am–6:00pm. Schedules are Monday–Friday with varied days based on department needs. This role does not have a weekend requirement. Holiday commitment is required based on FTE.

• Transport patients to and from their rooms to treatment rooms either by wheelchair or gurney.
• Perform identified non‑clinical tasks as assigned or delegated to support a team environment to meet patient care and unit‑based needs.
• Assist with the transfer of patients between locations within the hospital, ensuring safety and comfort.

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January1,2023 or later).

• Prior working experience with customers or patients preferred.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of the use of patient care equipment/supplies preferred.
• Experience with telecommunication systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively preferred.
• Ability to multi‑task preferred.
• Ability to deal with difficult or challenging customer interactions and to escalate to management as appropriate preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veterans’ status.