Patient Escort III - Full Time - Overnight Shift - 10:30pm - 7am Shift - Every Other Weekend and Holiday - Newark Campus

Job Details

Join a Team That Keeps Patient Care Moving

ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated and service-focused Patient Transporter III to support the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, medications, specimens, and clinical materials throughout the hospital. This role serves as an experienced member of the transport team and acts as a subject matter expert on departmental policies, procedures, and transport operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy helping others, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, hospital bed, and specialized transport vehicles.
• Perform Service Assistant I and Service Assistant II duties as assigned.
• Assist clinical staff with transferring patients to and from transport equipment.
• Support specialty transport operations for the Emergency Department, Surgical Admissions, Women's Building, and Physical Therapy Gym.
• Pick up, transport, and deliver clinical equipment, medications, paperwork, and specimens.
• Handle, transport, and deliver oxygen tanks when assigned.
• Perform clinical specimen transport duties as assigned.
• Assist with the care, maintenance, and proper storage of departmental equipment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding department protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Attend required educational programs, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Promote a safe work environment by following departmental safety standards and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of customer service experience required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospital departments and patient transport procedures.
• Understanding of basic body mechanics and safe patient handling practices.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, online learning platforms, and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to learn and operate department vehicles, including golf carts and Segways.
• Ability to use smartphones and mobile technology for work assignments.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered service.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to maintain a courteous, helpful, and service-oriented attitude throughout the workday.

Physical Requirements

This position requires

• Continuous standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of patients and transport equipment, often involving considerable weight.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, and fingers.
• Occasional bending, crouching, lifting, and lowering.
• Successful completion of a back evaluation examination.

Working Conditions

• Frequent handwashing and strict adherence to infection prevention practices.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning agents.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases in a healthcare setting.

Why ChristianaCare?

At ChristianaCare, every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional care. As a Patient Transporter III, you will help ensure patients receive timely access to care while contributing to a safe, compassionate, and service-oriented environment.

Apply today and become an essential part of the patient care experience at ChristianaCare.

This position has a starting rate of $18.57 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.74 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $22.79 per hour.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Nov 16, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/