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How much do medical transport jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical transport in the United States is $17.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a medical transport worker?

In a Medical Transport role, your daily responsibilities often include safely driving patients to and from medical appointments, hospitals, or care facilities while assisting them as needed during boarding and disembarking. You may also handle basic patient documentation, communicate regularly with dispatchers, and ensure the vehicle is clean, well-maintained, and stocked with necessary medical equipment. The job requires both driving and interaction with patients of various needs and conditions, making flexibility and attention to detail important. By ensuring safe, timely, and compassionate transport, you play a crucial part in supporting patient health and the smooth operation of healthcare services.

How to become a medical transport carrier?

To become a medical transport carrier, individuals typically need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL) depending on the vehicle size. Certification in first aid and CPR is often required, and understanding patient safety and proper handling procedures is essential. Some employers may also require background checks and vehicle insurance knowledge.

How do you get hired as a medical transport?

To get hired as a medical transport worker, candidates typically need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and sometimes a commercial driver's license (CDL). Relevant skills include patient care, communication, and knowledge of safety protocols; certifications like CPR may also be required. Employers often conduct background checks and drug screenings during the hiring process.

What is a medical transport?

A Medical Transport job involves safely transporting patients, medical equipment, or supplies between healthcare facilities, homes, or other locations. Responsibilities may include assisting patients in and out of vehicles, ensuring their comfort and safety, and following proper medical protocols during transport. Some roles require specialized training in handling medical emergencies or working with non-emergency transport services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in medical transport, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medical Transport, you need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, knowledge of basic patient care, and often certification in CPR or first aid. Familiarity with specialized vehicles such as ambulances or wheelchair vans, as well as communication systems like dispatch radios or GPS navigation, is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help you provide compassionate service to patients and effective coordination with healthcare staff. These skills are vital to ensure patient safety, dependable service, and efficient transport in urgent or sensitive situations.

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Infographic showing various Medical Transport job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,332 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

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Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a(an) Manager Medical Transport with Memorial Health University Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Manager Medical Transport for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Location of facility:

Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah

The Manager will lead a team of clinicians, effectively problem-solve, and communicate with HCA hospitals, medical staff, administrators, department heads, and nursing teams under the guidance of the Medical Transportation Leadership team. This role is integral to driving team performance, fostering collaboration, and working closely with Medical Transport leadership to optimize service delivery, support volume growth, and enhance the overall experience for HCA customers.

 Provide leadership, management and administration of all aspects of the interfacility medical transport department in order to ensure organizational mission and objectives are met

  •  Develop relationships and processes that will enhance access to HCA facilities, services, physicians, and health care professionals
  •  Hire and maintain appropriate staffing levels and utilization of personnel and ensure the highest quality of professional skill
  •  Provide a structured means for policy and procedure development through regularly scheduled staff meetings allowing for continual evaluation, review, and update of standards, functions, goals, and objectives
  •  Provides recommendations for outreach activities/initiatives and is involved in applicable outreach committees
  •  Attend HCA Corporate Medical Transportation meetings and training
  •  Promote HCA culture of excellence and quality service through teamwork, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve, and anticipation of patient and customer needs
  •  Manage capital/operational budget, strategic planning, customer relations, marketing, and outreach activities of the Medical Transportation team within the Patient Logistics Center
  •  Manage and collaborate with facility and division leaders, all activities, changes and stakeholder relationships related to medical transportation
  •  Consult with HCA Corporate and Division legal advisors on the interpretation and enforcement relevant regulations and laws pertinent to department functions
  •  In conjunction with the Med Transport AVP, collect, correlate, analyze, and interpret operational, financial, and statistical data. Inform and advise appropriate members of the HCA Senior Management team of potential business opportunities
  •  Assists with development of new programs/services
  •  Demonstrate responsibility for the containment of costs through appropriate ordering of supplies, recovery of service charges, and conservation of supplies
  •  Monitor department expenditures to ensure compliance with budget limits
  •  Respond promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
  •  Develop standards of performance, conduct annual performance evaluation, and initiate or make recommendations for HR actions
  •  Provide leadership development to all staff for effective problem identification and resolution, and for efficient day-to-day operations
  •  Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
  •  Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  •  Knowledge of the principles and practices of hospital and clinical operations and/or healthcare management
  •  Knowledge of the principles and practices of interfacility emergency medical services operations and management.
  •  Participative management style and an ability to work in a matrixed environment
  •  Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people, including but not limited to Corporate/Division leadership, HCA Patient Logistics Center leadership, staff from information technology and clinical backgrounds, physicians, and external vendors
  •  Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant medical equipment
  •  Obtain knowledge of state and national rules and regulations
  •  Must be independent, driven, self-motivated, and passionate with an exceptional work ethic, executive presence, integrity and presentation skills, both oral and written
  • Knowledge of productivity, financial operations and reporting systems
  •  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Internet searches, and relevant databases
  •  Ability to work independently and under pressure to follow through on issues
  •  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees and external parties

EDUCATION

  • Associate’s degree in a health-related field preferred

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE

  • EMT-P or RN licensure required

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll, and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers, and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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