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How much do clinical transporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical transporter in the United States is $16.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical transporter?

Clinical transporters, also known as patient transporters, are healthcare workers responsible for safely moving patients and medical equipment within hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Their primary duties include transferring patients between departments, such as from their room to imaging, surgery, or discharge areas, often using wheelchairs or stretchers. Clinical transporters play a vital role in supporting medical staff and ensuring patients receive timely care, while also maintaining patient comfort and safety during transport. They must follow strict protocols for infection control and patient privacy. Good communication and physical stamina are important qualities for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a clinical transporter?

To thrive as a Clinical Transporter, you need knowledge of basic patient care, safe transport protocols, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, and patient tracking systems is often required. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor help ensure patient comfort and safety during transport. These skills are crucial for maintaining efficient hospital operations and providing a positive experience for patients in transit.

What challenges do clinical transporters face and how can they be managed?

Clinical Transporters often encounter challenges such as navigating busy hospital corridors, managing multiple transport requests simultaneously, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during transit. Effective communication with nursing staff and adhering to hospital protocols are essential for managing these challenges. Staying organized and calm under pressure, along with regular training on safe patient handling, can help Clinical Transporters maintain high standards of care and efficiency.

What is the difference between Clinical Transporter vs Patient Transporter?

AspectClinical TransporterPatient Transporter
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, sometimes hospital-specific trainingCPR, First Aid often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, medical facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient centers
Job ResponsibilitiesTransporting patients, equipment, specimens within healthcare settingsMoving patients between departments or facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in healthcare for patient and equipment movementUsed broadly in healthcare for patient movement

Both roles involve transporting patients within healthcare environments, often requiring CPR and First Aid certifications. The Clinical Transporter may also handle medical equipment and specimens, focusing on clinical tasks, while the Patient Transporter primarily moves patients between departments or facilities. The roles are similar but differ slightly in scope and responsibilities.

How do you become a clinical transporter?

To become a clinical transporter, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record. Some positions may require basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient handling skills, and certification in CPR or first aid can be beneficial. On-the-job training is often provided, and a background check is usually required.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Transporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,417 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Clinical Transport Assistant

Columbia, SC • On-site

Lexington Health Inc
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Clinical Transport Assistant

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary: This role is responsible for assisting the clinical team: e.g. imaging technologists, nurses, and physicians with all daily activities of the department as described. These duties may include greeting patients and family members, handling of oxygen tanks, transporting monitored or unmonitored patients to/from all clinical areas and assisting in preparing patients for exams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum Years of Experience: None
  • Substitutable Education & Experience: None
  • Required Certifications/Licensure: CPR certification (must get CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment)
  • Required Training: None

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates competence to assist in the care for the following patient population for services (bariatric, cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, etc.): Infant (Birth to 1 year) Child (1 year through 12 years) Adolescent (13 years through 17 years) Adult (18 years to 65 years) Geriatric (over 65 years)
  • Properly identifies all patients for procedures and safely transports or assists them to the appropriate exam room.
  • Completes the Fill out Ticket to Ride for each patient before transporting.
  • Transports supplies, equipment and instruments for the department.
  • Returns and or deliver items (O2 tanks, O2 holders etc.) to appropriate areas or personnel.
  • Performs related duties such as basic knowledge and skill related to all department specific areas or modalities in order to assist the clinical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to universal precaution techniques in performance of daily activities.
  • Has the ability to utilize hospital EPIC computer system.
  • Understands and helps in satisfying customer needs. Customers include patients and their families, guests, medical staff, and co-workers who represent developmentally, socioeconomic and culturally diverse groups.
  • Responds positively to change and shows a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency; i.e. fire or disaster.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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