What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport: Support Services position at Hoag Health System?
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Support Services department ensures timely and efficient transportation of patients and materials internally throughout the hospitals and assigned locations, communications for services for but not limited to: Environmental (EVS) and Engineering Services. Other supporting assistance is provided at varying levels based on the career category they fall in as outlined below.
Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, Supervisor and Lead, this position will perform according to established procedures a variety of Patient Transporter duties to maintain a high quality of service that meets and exceeds the hospital/company code of conduct. This includes transport patients & materials throughout the hospital, complete Shift Prep by rounding the floors & completing down time duties, and assists with training new hire Patient Transporters.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required prior to being hired on
Certifications Preferred
N/A
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Support Services department ensures timely and efficient transportation of patients and materials internally throughout the hospitals and assigned locations, communications for services for but not limited to: Environmental (EVS) and Engineering Services. Other supporting assistance is provided at varying levels based on the career category they fall in as outlined below.
Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, Supervisor and Lead, this position will perform according to established procedures a variety of Patient Transporter duties to maintain a high quality of service that meets and exceeds the hospital/company code of conduct. This includes transport patients & materials throughout the hospital, complete Shift Prep by rounding the floors & completing down time duties, and assists with training new hire Patient Transporters.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions
- Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and can react and communicate so others understand
- Ability to work well with others, follow instructions, and schedule flexibility due to needs of hospital
- High School graduate or GED preferred
- Patient Transport experience is desirable
- Basic Math Skills and knowledge of the 24 hour time system is also preferred
Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required prior to being hired on
Certifications Preferred
N/A
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.