About this role
About City of Hope Orange County
City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. Supported by a regional network of care, our 11-acre academic cancer campus in Irvine is home to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, our outpatient cancer center, and Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital, opening in late 2025.
With the opening of the hospital, the full continuum of advanced cancer care—from prevention through survivorship — is available in Orange County for the first time, eliminating the need to travel for lifesaving treatment. Seamlessly connected to our outpatient cancer center, the new clinical research hospital features 73 inpatient beds, advanced surgical suites, groundbreaking clinical trials, and holistic services such as rehabilitative therapy and spiritual care. This isn’t standard cancer care. This is lifesaving cancer care. This is Hope.
**Day shift start times vary from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday - Friday. Variable schedule and weekend availability is required.*
The Patient Transport Tech will transport patients to various areas of the Medical Center. A patient transporter is also responsible for transporting patient care equipment. Functions include positioning, transferring and transporting patients to and from various departments or locations by wheelchair, bed, gurney or ambulette. This involves lifting, turning, transferring and repositioning patients requiring moderate assistance to total assistance. Other role requirements may include transporting specimens, maintenance, and cleaning or disinfection, assisting in the management of decedent affairs, and other activities as directed. Assignments may vary between day and night shift, and participation in weekend coverage is required.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Transport patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments as requested by wheelchair, gurney, bed and ambulette.
Use lift and safety equipment to transfer patients to and from different surfaces i.e., beds, wheelchairs, gurneys, automobile, or transportation service vehicle.
Set up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor’s orders.
Transport deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when requested.
Transfer and reposition patients requiring moderate to total assistance as needed.
Assist with family members, visitors and/or vendors as requested.
Assist with supply requests as needed.
Transport medical records, CDs, X-rays, patient care equipment, specimens, mail, reports, and other materials.
Clean and disinfect patient care equipment.
Your qualifications should include:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
One year in a similar healthcare position or customer service field.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Current CA Driver’s license
BLS from American Heart Association obtained within three weeks of hire,
Additional Information:
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Other facts
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™.
What you'll do
- The Patient Transport Tech will transport patients to various areas of the Medical Center and is responsible for transporting patient care equipment. This includes positioning, transferring, and transporting patients using wheelchairs, beds, gurneys, or ambulettes.
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