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UCLA Health Careers
Patient Transport Technician (Per Diem)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$46,518 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible for positioning, transferring and transporting patients to and from various departments or locations by wheelchair, bed, or gurney. You may also perform teaching and training functions, dispatching function, and limited clerical duties for the transport function.