Compassionate Patient Transporter | Hospital Mobility

Aramark Correctional Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to safely move patients and their belongings within the facility, ensuring proper handling of medical records and specimens. The role requires maintaining a courteous service mindset and adhering to privacy and safety standards.

You will coordinate with dispatch and other staff, verify patient identifiers, and assist with admissions, discharges, and documentation while complying with OSHA and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• 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

Fluent English

Calm under pressure

Time management

Adaptability

Follow written/oral instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Patient Transport Worker to safely move patients and their belongings within the facility, ensuring proper handling of medical records and specimens. The role requires maintaining a courteous service mindset and adhering to privacy and safety standards.

You will coordinate with dispatch and other staff, verify patient identifiers, and assist with admissions, discharges, and documentation while complying with OSHA and corporate policies.