Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Aramark; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Temple, TX is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to move patients, belongings, medical records, and equipment to support patient care. You will perform safe transportation and assist patients during admissions and discharges.

The role requires attention to patient identifiers, adherence to policies, and the ability to use electronic devices on requests. You will ensure confidentiality and follow safety regulations while supporting the care team.

Qualifications

• Position prefers a high school diploma or GED; must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to stay calm in less than calm circumstances.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must be flexible and responsive to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
• Responsive to customer needs.
• Safely transports patients and their belongings, medical records, specimens and equipment to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other medically related encumbrances excluding transfusing of blood.
• Effectively uses electronic devices or computers on all calls and requests. Notify dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed.
• Follows established department procedures to accurately verify and transport the proper patient by visually checking two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients upon admissions and discharge and assists patients into and out of vehicles at entrances (within limits as described by department safety standards).
• Adheres to the established policies addressing confidentiality of patient information.
• Transports decedent bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures that proper documentation is completed.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Follows OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation. Adheres to Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.

Skills

English fluency

Calm under pressure

Time management

Flexible

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aramark in Temple, TX is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to move patients, belongings, medical records, and equipment to support patient care. You will perform safe transportation and assist patients during admissions and discharges.

The role requires attention to patient identifiers, adherence to policies, and the ability to use electronic devices on requests. You will ensure confidentiality and follow safety regulations while supporting the care team.