Transport Aide

Location Address:
2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:
October 12, 2026
Department:
31008914 Patient Transportation
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
20
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers-SAN
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
As a Transport Aide at Allina Health, you will ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients and medical equipment throughout the hospital. The role is crucial in maintaining the flow of operations, reducing wait times, and enhancing patient satisfaction. By prioritizing patient comfort and adhering to strict safety protocols, you will contribute to a supportive and healing environment, aiding in the mission to provide exceptional care where “we are all together better”.
Key Position Details:
0.5 FTE (40 hours per two-week pay period)
8-hour day/evening/night shifts
Every other weekend rotation
Job Description:
Provides support in transferring and transporting patients, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens and blood products. Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, equipment and patient related items to their destinations enabling the health care team to perform their duties.
Principle Responsibilities
Transports patients to designated treatments or procedures.
Safely transports, lifts and positions patients to and from cart, wheelchair, bed and chair using appropriate safe patient moving techniques and equipment.
Coordinates the timing of transports to meet patient care needs.
Communicates to patient care units if delays occur.
Recognizes emergency situations and escalates to appropriate member of health care team.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of machine and manual transfer protocols.
Utilizes each transfer as an opportunity to communicate and teach protocols to other health care staff.
Assures that transfer equipment is well maintained and properly stored.
Monitors equipment needing repair and pulls broken equipment from service.
Utilizes electronic medical record transport system.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
0 to 2 years of previous health care experience
0 to 2 years of previous transport experience
Licenses/Certifications
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $20.11 to $26.51 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.