Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Patient Transport
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works on the Patient Transport team at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon. This physically active role supports patient flow by safely transporting patients throughout the medical center and helping them reach tests, procedures, treatments, and inpatient units. The CNA also transports hospital materials and coordinates with nursing units, imaging departments, procedural areas, and other teams. The position is part-time at 0.60 FTE on the evening shift, 1400–2230, and is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The role offers an entry point for CNAs seeking hospital experience and potential career growth. The caregiver works independently while collaborating with care teams and contributes to a welcoming, safe, and reassuring patient experience. The work involves walking for much of the shift, pushing transport equipment, communicating about transport status and delays, and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Requirements
- Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain organized and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience.
- Previous experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
- Transferable skills, a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients throughout the medical center using wheelchairs, stretchers, and other approved transport equipment.
- Provide a welcoming and reassuring presence during transports.
- Communicate transport status and delays with nursing units, imaging departments, procedural areas, and other teams.
- Safely move patients to and from tests, procedures, treatments, and inpatient units.
- Transport hospital materials such as specimens, supplies, equipment, records, and linens.
- Prioritize requests and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Follow patient safety, transportation, and infection prevention guidelines.
- Document transport activities when required.
- Support a positive experience for patients, visitors, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance options.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
- Wellness benefits and resources.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mental health and wellbeing support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
