What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport position at HHS?
Patient Transporter
- Wage: $15/hour
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Evening/Night shifts available
- Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
- Location: Christus Highland Medical Center - Transport
We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient transport team!
Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers
- Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
- Practice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a team
- Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
- Follow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
- Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
- CPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHS
- GED or high school diploma
- Preferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
- Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
Benefits
We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program
Important to Know
- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
About HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Patient service: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
