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A Patient Transporter moves patients safely between care settings, ensuring comfort, safety and support throughout their journey.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
      • NSW
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • SA
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Patient Transporter?

Get qualified to work as a Patient Transporter with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Patient Transporter careers

A Patient Transporter moves patients safely between healthcare facilities or departments for treatment, appointments or discharge. You may work in hospitals, aged care or private services, ensuring comfort, assisting with mobility, and following safety protocols.

You’ll need to be calm, fit and a good communicator. Patient Transporters support healthcare teams by ensuring each transfer is safe, timely and handled with care.