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Weekend Patient Transporter Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Patient Transporter

Panama City, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Patient Transporter Opportunity Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Patient Transporter? At HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up ...

Patient Transporter

The Villages, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

Patient Transporter - The Villages St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute is looking to hire a PRN ... Weekends and Holidays off See more benefits at About St. Luke's at the Villages Eye Care and ...

Patient Transporter

Panama City, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Patient Transporter Opportunity Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gulf ...

Schedule : Full time schedule. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, weekends required. Days may vary. Further ... Job Summary Patient Transporter Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves Summary: Responsible ...

Patient Transporter

Panama City, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Patient Transporters are responsible for the safe and expeditious transport of customers and supplies to and from locations throughout the campus. Patient transporters are required to operate and ...

Prior patient transporter experience preferred. High school diploma required. * Perks: Willing to train! * Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $16.25 per hour. If serving others is in your blood and you ...

* We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER position. * Location : Crothall Healthcare - 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule ...

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions. * Location : Adventhealth Tampa - 3100 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Note: online applications accepted ...

Patient Transporter

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Patient Transporter with HCA Florida West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications Job Summary: Patient Transporters are ...

Prior patient transporter experience preferred. High school diploma required. * Perks: Willing to train! * Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $16.25 per hour. If serving others is in your blood and you ...

Patient Transporter

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Patient Transporter Patient Transporters are responsible for the safe and expeditious transport of customers and supplies to and from locations throughout the campus. Collaborates with other members ...

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Patient Transporter

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Patient Transporter Patient Transporters are responsible for the safe and expeditious transport of customers and supplies to and from locations throughout the campus. Collaborates with other members ...

Patient Transporter

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

CC012820 Patient Transport Summary: Position Responsibilities * States name & informs patient on where they are to be transported. * Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning, and ...

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How much do weekend patient transporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend patient transporter in Florida is $14.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.15 and $15.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend patient transporter?

Weekend Patient Transporters are healthcare workers responsible for safely moving patients within a hospital or healthcare facility during weekends. Their duties include transporting patients to and from diagnostic departments, surgical suites, and their rooms, often using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. They also assist with patient comfort and ensure adherence to safety protocols during transfers. This role is essential for maintaining smooth hospital operations and supporting patient care outside of regular weekday hours.

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

Weekend Patient Transporters often face challenges such as managing multiple transport requests during peak hospital hours, handling patients with varying levels of mobility, and ensuring timely delivery to different departments. Effective communication with nursing staff and prioritizing urgent transports are key to managing workload efficiently. Additionally, maintaining a calm, patient-centered approach helps in building trust with patients and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the transport process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a weekend patient transporter?

To thrive as a Weekend Patient Transporter, you need a high school diploma or GED, basic knowledge of patient handling, and physical stamina. Familiarity with hospital transport equipment, safety protocols, and patient tracking systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor help build trust with patients and ensure smooth collaboration with healthcare staff. These skills are important to ensure safe, efficient, and respectful transport of patients within the healthcare facility, especially during busy weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Patient Transporter vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectWeekend Patient TransporterEmergency Medical Technician
Required CredentialsCPR certification, driver’s license, basic patient care trainingEMT certification, CPR, first aid, state licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, non-emergency patient transportAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitals
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, non-emergency transport servicesEmergency services, ambulance companies

Weekend Patient Transporters primarily handle non-emergency patient transfers within healthcare settings, requiring basic certifications and working in scheduled environments. Emergency Medical Technicians respond to urgent medical situations, requiring advanced certifications and working in unpredictable emergency scenes. While both roles involve patient care and transportation, EMTs operate in high-pressure emergency contexts, whereas Weekend Patient Transporters focus on scheduled, non-emergency transfers.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Patient Transporter job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 59% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,760 per year, or $14.3 per hour.

Patient Transporter

St. Mark's Hospital

Panama City, FL • On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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St. Mark's Hospital rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

469th of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description

Patient Transporter Opportunity

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Patient Transporter? At HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary:

Patient Transporters are responsible for the safe and expeditious transport of customers and supplies to and from locations throughout the campus. Patient transporters are required to operate and maintain (cleanliness/safety) various types of patient transport systems (beds, specialty chairs, stretchers, and wheelchairs) along with their associated support equipment (e.g., oxygen tanks and regulators, IVs with poles, pumps, bed inflation units, and tubes) in accordance with established procedures. Follows policies and procedures of Gulf Coast Hospital, participates in the Quality Improvement process and adheres to standards of behavior.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • High School Graduate / GED or Applicable Work Experience in lieu of Degree required
  • Previous customer service experience preferred
Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

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.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Transporter opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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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