Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Transportation Workers

Miscellaneous transportation workers in healthcare refer to a group of workers who are responsible for the transportation of people, goods and equipment in the healthcare environment. These workers could be working in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare settings. They would be responsible for transporting patients, medical supplies, equipment, and other materials within the facility. Some examples of miscellaneous transportation workers in healthcare include wheelchair attendants, patient transporters, and delivery drivers. These workers may be responsible for moving patients from one location to another within a hospital or clinic, delivering medical supplies and equipment to different areas of a healthcare facility, and transporting patients to and from appointments or other healthcare-related locations.

Additionally, Ambulance drivers and paramedics are also considered as miscellaneous transportation workers in healthcare, they are responsible for providing pre-hospital care to patients and transporting them to the appropriate medical facility, they play a critical role in patient’s health outcomes and safety.