In-Hospital Patient Transporter — 2nd Shift

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Transporter to support patient care by transporting patients and items within the facility, following safety procedures and infection control guidelines.

The Transporter operates on a 2nd shift between 11:30 AM and 3 PM, with after-hours shift differential and weekend/holiday rotation. High school diploma and BLS certification required; prior patient transport or customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Six (6) months customer service or patient transport experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by the first day of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains friendly, efficient service attitude towards patients, clients and co-workers.
• Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures and to promote patient care.
• Provides transportation of patients and items to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
• Safely moves patients with traction, IV's, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other encumbrances.
• Greets patients and family members professionally and identifies oneself.
• Verifies patient identification, using two methods (patient name and patient date of birth).
• Explain where patient is going.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Participates in teaching of patients and families.
• Provides appropriate information regarding transport.
• Maintains skills and training as necessary to provide required service.
• Transports patient using appropriate equipment, transfer techniques, and procedures to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Customer service

Patient transport

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Transporter to support patient care by transporting patients and items within the facility, following safety procedures and infection control guidelines.

The Transporter operates on a 2nd shift between 11:30 AM and 3 PM, with after-hours shift differential and weekend/holiday rotation. High school diploma and BLS certification required; prior patient transport or customer service experience preferred.