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Patient Transporter – Part-Time – Shadyside

  • PittsburghPA
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

PostedMarch 28, 2026

Pay$19.20–$30.08 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Shadyside is hiring part-time Cardiac Transporters to help support the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Services Department located in Shadyside, PA. The days and shifts for these positions will vary. 

The Transporters will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other departments throughout the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures. In this fast-paced position, you will be walking approximately seven miles a day while interacting with patients and contributing to their quality of care. 

Responsibilities  

  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Acquire electrocardiograms in a manner compatible with the electrocardiographic management system for the nursing units. Recognizes and resolves computer error messages generated by the electrocardiographic carts.  Assists other departments/units and satellite areas in this regard as well.
  • Adjust equipment and controls according to the physician’s orders to establish protocol.
  • Attach electrodes to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
  • Delivers supplies, equipment, medication, and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner. Ensures that a handoff of medication occurs with the nurse.
  • Interact with electrocardiographic management, Clinicpac, and Medipac systems via terminal to cancel/complete patient charges as appropriate, verify and/or correct patient demographic information and retrieve EKGs for staff members as requested.
  • Keep the patient physically and emotionally relaxed during the recording of the electrocardiogram.  Conduct all patient relationships in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner.
  • Maintain a positive attitude characterized by caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.  Demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the behaviors that comprise The Basics of Service Excellence.
  • Prioritize the scheduling of several STAT electrocardiograms when requested proximately.  If appropriate, the employee should discuss the condition/situation of the patients with the unit staff to determine the prioritization of STAT requests.
  • Safely transfer patients in and out of hospital beds.
  • Transport patients, adjunct equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients via prescribed vehicles between the patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.

 

Please Note: This position requires 7 consecutive days of training (weekdays only) with daylight hours of 8am and 3pm during that time period. If you are currently in school, I highly recommend you apply between March 30th and July 15th so you have time to onboard before classes start. 

  • Knowledge of lab terminology and CRT terminals is helpful.
  • Must be able to rotate shifts that provide 24-hour/day, seven days per week coverage.
  • Knowledge of office systems and procedures.
  • Ability to accurately identify anatomical landmarks for the correct placement of the electrocardiographic leads.
  • Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the electrocardiographic management system required.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in the prioritization of work.
  • Effective organization skills.
  • May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.
  • Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
  • ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

 

Pay range

$19.20–$30.08 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Patient Transporter - Part-Time - Shadyside

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Business unit: ST Health Shadyside
- Pay: $19.20–$30.08 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-28T23:45:15.55Z

## Description

ST Health Shadyside is hiring part-time Cardiac Transporters to help support the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Services Department located in Shadyside, PA. The days and shifts for these positions will vary.

The Transporters will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other departments throughout the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures. In this fast-paced position, you will be walking approximately seven miles a day while interacting with patients and contributing to their quality of care.

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Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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