Acute Care Patient Transporter

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Transporter to move acute, intensive, and critical care patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. The role supports the interprofessional team, ensuring timely transportation to tests, clinics, and admissions while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA standards.

The position emphasizes communication with nursing staff and coworkers and requires ability to handle equipment, assist with falls prevention, and backfill with transport duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• One year of customer service, patient transportation or nursing aid experience preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to diagnostic testing and treatment areas.
• Assist with patient safety and comfort during transit.
• Communicate delays and handoffs to nursing and imaging departments.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for patient transport.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Transporter to move acute, intensive, and critical care patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. The role supports the interprofessional team, ensuring timely transportation to tests, clinics, and admissions while maintaining patient safety and HIPAA standards.

The position emphasizes communication with nursing staff and coworkers and requires ability to handle equipment, assist with falls prevention, and backfill with transport duties as needed.