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Northwell Health

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Northwell

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Eisenhower

Patient Transporter

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Per Diem Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Patient Transportation Job Objective: Transports patients in all departments of the hospital, assisting with patient care and procedures. Education:

RWJBarnabas Health

Patient Transporter

Elizabeth, NJ · On-site

$17.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Per Diem * Day Shift Essential Functions: * Transports patients to and from all areas in the Hospital complex including patient care units and Diagnostic testing areas * Report to work every day ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Patient Transporter

Elizabeth, NJ · On-site

$17.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Per Diem * Day Shift Essential Functions: * Transports patients to and from all areas in the Hospital complex including patient care units and Diagnostic testing areas * Report to work every day ...

Northwell

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY · On-site

$26.10/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

RWJBarnabas Health

Patient Transporter

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$16.68 - $18.99/hr

Patient Transport Req #: 0000250463 Status: Hourly Shift: Night Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.99 per hour ... Per Diem Essential Functions: * Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or ...

Northwell

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY

$26.10/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Northwell

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Northwell Health

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Northwell Health

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY · On-site

$26.09/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Northwell Health

Patient Transporter

Huntington, NY · On-site

$26.09/hr

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts. Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Trinity Health

Transporter- Per Diem

Langhorne, PA · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an Patient Transporter to join our team! Schedule: Per Diem Transports patients within the Medical Center. * Observes for ...

Trinityhealth

Transporter- Per Diem

Langhorne, PA

$14.25 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an Patient Transporter to join our team! Schedule: Per Diem Transports patients within the Medical Center. * Observes for ...

UHS

Patient Transporter/Driver - PRN/Per Diem

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: vialindabehavioral.com The Patient Transporter ... PRN/Per Diem with Saturday availability. Potential to become full time with future growth.

Trinity Health

Transporter- Per Diem

Langhorne, PA

$14.25 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for an Patient Transporter to join our team! Schedule: Per Diem Transports patients within the Medical Center. * Observes for ...

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How much do per diem patient transporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem patient transporter in the United States is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a per diem patient transporter do?

A Per Diem Patient Transporter is responsible for safely moving patients within a hospital or healthcare facility, such as transporting them between rooms, departments, or to and from procedures. The 'per diem' status means they work on an as-needed basis, filling in shifts when necessary rather than holding a regular full-time schedule. Their duties may also include assisting patients onto stretchers or wheelchairs, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining communication with medical staff. This role is vital for the smooth operation of healthcare services and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a per diem patient transporter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Per Diem Patient Transporter, you need basic medical knowledge, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital transport equipment, patient tracking systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and reliability help you provide excellent patient care and work effectively with healthcare teams. These skills ensure safe, efficient patient movement and contribute to positive hospital experiences for patients and staff.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a per diem patient transporter, and how do they contribute to hospital operations?

As a Per Diem Patient Transporter, your primary responsibility is to safely move patients between various departments, such as surgery, radiology, and patient rooms, often using wheelchairs or stretchers. You may also transport medical equipment and specimens, ensuring timely and efficient workflow throughout the facility. This role is essential to maintaining smooth hospital operations, as it helps medical staff focus on patient care while ensuring patients reach their appointments promptly. Additionally, strong communication and customer service skills are important, as you frequently interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout your shift.

What is the difference between Per Diem Patient Transporter vs Hospital Transport Aide?

AspectPer Diem Patient TransporterHospital Transport Aide
CertificationsCPR, Basic Life Support (BLS)CPR, BLS
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient centers
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitalsHospitals, long-term care facilities
Job FocusTransporting patients within healthcare facilities on a per-shift basisAssisting with patient movement and transport tasks

Both roles involve patient transportation within healthcare settings and require CPR/BLS certifications. The main difference is that Per Diem Patient Transporters typically work on an as-needed basis, focusing on transporting patients across various hospital departments, while Hospital Transport Aides may have broader assisting duties related to patient movement and support. Both roles are essential for smooth patient flow and safety in medical environments.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Patient Transporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,824 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Patient Transporter

Northwell Health

Huntington, NY

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Full-time, Per diem

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Job description

Shift: Per Diem, variable days and shifts.

Job Description

Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment. Assists in performing duties related to specialty areas of assignment.

Job Responsibility

  • Cleans, maintains, and operates transport equipment and operates elevators to move or escort patients/visitors to and from various hospital areas, as directed, following established operating policies and procedures.
  • Receives formal instruction/direction upon pick-up and provides formal hand-off report at destination, when not required to stay with patient; reports any changes in patient status/condition during transport.
  • Removes and reports defective equipment to supervisor; assists clinical staff with lifting and moving patients for transfer and transport.
  • Ensures oxygen tanks required for transport contain sufficient oxygen and are safely secured for transport; cleans transportation equipment according to Infection Control protocols.
  • Confirms patient readiness for transport and need for appropriate equipment and ensures that equipment is ready and available.
  • Recognizes cardio-pulmonary distress symptoms, sends for code team and provides interim basic life support for airway management and cardiac arrests until code team arrives.
  • Uses patient transport tracking system to receive patient information; accept, track and close assignments.
  • Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment, as directed, to various offices and departments within the Hospital according to related operating policies and procedures.
  • Transfers deceased patients to the hospital morgue in accordance operating policy and procedures.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.


*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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