Job as a transporter?

Jensmom7, BSN, RN · Dec 16, 2015

A transporter does just that-transports patients to tests, procedures, surgery.

Not going to help you clinically for future jobs, but it IS employment to put on your resume and if you apply as a new grad at a facility where you already work it might (MIGHT) help you get in.

No nursing experience needed. When I worked in a hospital, the requirements were barely more than being able to push and lift x number of pounds.

Atl-Murse · Dec 16, 2015

No experience needed but it will help get that foot in the door. Two new grads RN at my ED started as transporters, progressed to ED Tech and ta daa RN in a specialty hospital

ScrappytheCoco · Dec 17, 2015

My first hospital job was as a surgery attendant/ OR transporter. It was a great way to get a foot in the door and make money during nursing school.

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AZQuik · Dec 17, 2015

As far as getting a job out of nursing school, it is better than digging a ditch. But the real boost comes to getting a job at that hospital. If you are successful at waiting tables and graduate nursing school, you can learn to be a nurse, AND you should be able to convince others to give you a shot, AND you will probably make a lot more money than a transporter. Pick the option that serves you best!

ledmond1 · Dec 20, 2015

If you're looking to get experience in a hospital environment to make sure you want to have a career in the medical field, it is definitely beneficial because you can make sure you can handle everything (example: blood, smells etc.). It is also helpful in your networking if you are in school. No nursing experience required, CPR cert for my hospital was required. Personally, i enjoy it a lot, it's a great way to get your foot in the door.

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Dec 21, 2015

Hi,

I worked as a transporter at a hospital as my first full time job out of high school, although that was almost 20 years ago. I enjoyed it, although it was monotonous after a while. It was good experience, as it got my foot in the door at the hospital. I only did it for 6 months and then become an ER tech.

Its a good beginners type job if you want to get a foot in the door and get some experience interacting with patients. Most hospitals do not require experience. Good luck!

Annie