Patient Transporter - Providence Anchorage

Providence • Anchorage, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence is hiring multiple Patient Transporters for the Transportation and Logistics Center at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The TLC Tech assists clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team, under direct clinical staff supervision in an inpatient setting. The role includes delegated patient mobility and maneuvers, patient and equipment transportation to and from treatment areas, equipment maintenance and supply procurement, and basic clerical functions. The primary focus is responding to and completing requests using the Epic Transport Command Center automated dispatching system. Transporters follow safe patient handling and mobility standards, emphasizing minimal manual lifting, and work with nursing and other medical personnel to ensure transfers, lifts, and other patient maneuvers are safe for patients and staff. The role also supports a safe, hazard-free, clean environment that facilitates quality, patient-focused care. Cross-training with other roles may be required to support department needs.

Requirements

• Obtain National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a Lift Team.
• Six months of healthcare experience with patient contact.
• Six months of CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff and the interprofessional healthcare team under direct clinical staff supervision in an inpatient setting.
• Assist with patient mobility and other patient maneuvers and functional activities.
• Transport patients and equipment to and from treatment areas.
• Maintain equipment and procure supplies.
• Perform basic clerical functions.
• Respond to and complete requests using the Epic Transport Command Center automated dispatching system.
• Follow safe patient handling and mobility standards, emphasizing minimal manual lifting.
• Work with nursing and other medical personnel to ensure transfers, lifts, and other patient maneuvers are safe for patients and staff.
• Help maintain a safe, hazard-free, clean environment that supports quality patient-focused care.
• Cross-train with other roles as needed to support department-specific needs.

Benefits

• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Specific benefit offerings are not listed.
• Benefits and paid time off may change based on factors such as legal employer, FTE, union, location, time-off plan policies, and the availability of health and welfare benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed