Guest Transportation Rep - Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health seeks a transport teammate to move patients, specimens and medications across facilities using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, maintaining safety and infection control.

In this frontline role, you will provide courteous customer service, adhere to Service First standards, and work flexible weekends and holidays as needed. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred to serve our diverse patient community.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year preferred.
• Equipment: Stretcher, Wheelchair, Hospital Bed, Radio equipment, Oxygen Tanks.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens and medication within Harris Health System facilities by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Maintain infection control and deliver courteous, respectful customer service.
• Follow Service First standards of behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Transports patients, specimens and medication throughout Harris Health System facilities via wheelchair, stretcher and/or bed in an efficient, timely and safe manner while maintaining proper infection control methods, and ensuring that the patient is given the utmost courtesy and respect by utilizing good customer service skills and adhering to the Service First standards of behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED


• Work Experience (Years and Area): 1 yr. preferred


• Management Experience (Years and Area):None


• Equipment Operated: Stretcher, Wheelchair , Hospital Bed, Radio equipment, Oxygen Tanks and

Cadaver Stretcher and electronic devices

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Check Applicable Areas)

• Communication Skills:

Bilingual Skills Preferred? Yes - Languages: Spanish

Writing/Correspondence

• Other Skills: CPR


• Advanced Education:


• Work Schedule: Weekends Holidays Flexible Overtime


• Other Requirements:Healthcare customer service preferred

RESPONSIBLE TO: Designated Supervisor

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: None