Patient Escort I - Full Time - Mid-Day Shift - 11am - 7:30pm Shift - Every Other Weekend and Holiday - Newark Campus

Job Details

Make a Difference Every Day

ChristianaCare is seeking compassionate, service-oriented individuals to join our team as a Patient Transporter. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting patient care by safely transporting patients throughout the hospital while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive patient experience.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely via wheelchair, stretcher, hospital bed, and specialized transport equipment.
• Escort patients to and from patient care areas, testing departments, and clinical service locations.
• Assist clinical staff with patient transfers when needed.
• Deliver and manage transportation equipment to support patient care operations.
• Maintain departmental equipment and report any maintenance concerns.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and clinical teams.
• Attend required education sessions, in-service programs, and departmental meetings.
• Adhere to all safety standards, infection prevention practices, and hospital policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required/Preferred Education & Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Professionalism, compassion, and sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Basic computer skills, including email and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to use smartphones and mobile technology for work assignments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Ability to learn hospital policies, procedures, and department locations.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Extensive walking and standing throughout the shift.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of patients and transport equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms.
• Occasional bending, crouching, lifting, and lowering of equipment and patients.
• Successful completion of a back evaluation examination.

Working Conditions

• Frequent handwashing and adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning agents.
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases consistent with a healthcare environment.

Why Join ChristianaCare?

At ChristianaCare, you will become part of an organization committed to excellence, compassion, and improving the health of the communities we serve. Join a team that values respect, teamwork, and providing exceptional care to every patient, every day.

Apply today and help move care forward.

This position has a starting rate of $17.80 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.90 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.93 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/