Patient Transporter

Job Description

PATIENT TRANSPORTER

Req #: 244527 Department: HARBORVIEW - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE SUPPORT (DNS) Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 05/06/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 05/13/2025 Salary: 60% - 90% of $4,058 - $5,809 per month Other Compensation:

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Evening Shift premium - $1.50/hour

Night Shift premium - $2.25/hour

Weekend Shift premium - $1.50/hour

Overtime pay

Union Position: Yes Shift: Alternate Work Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine
Harborview Medical Center – Diagnostic Procedure Support (DNS) Radiology Department has outstanding job opportunities for Patient Transporter positions.
WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE (40 hours per week), Day shift

90% FTE (36 hours per week), Night shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position provides opportunities to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment

This position involves minimal direct patient care responsibilities
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Radiology at Harborview provides diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic services to Harborview's patients and providers

Through our various services and locations we touch almost every patient at some point in their care continuum

Our faculty, technical and support staff are dedicated to providing the absolute best care and service possible
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care

Transportation of patients, supplies, and specimens

Ordering and stocking of supplies

Maintain / set up of special equipment

Participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington required

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.

Valid American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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