Patient Mobility & Transfer Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a patient transporter to support clinical workflow by transferring patients using lift equipment under RN or management supervision. The role involves coordinating with the care team to move patients and equipment safely.

Based at Memorial City in Houston, weekend shifts Saturdays and Sundays with 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and rotating holidays. Requires a high school diploma or GED; one year in healthcare preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: (None)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to assess and carry out safe patient transfers per policy and guidelines.
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic calculations; knowledge of medical terminology and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains processes to move patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Coordinates lift team patient care to ensure schedules are met.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchair, stretcher, or beds as requested.
• Ensures routine safety inspection and testing of equipment.
• Administers treatments or procedures as delegated by therapist, therapist assistant or nurse.
• Adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budget and time constraints.
• Promotes staff development; acts as mentor and resource to less experienced team members.
• Provides compassionate and personalized experiences to patients and colleagues.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient transfer

Safety compliance

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a patient transporter to support clinical workflow by transferring patients using lift equipment under RN or management supervision. The role involves coordinating with the care team to move patients and equipment safely.

Based at Memorial City in Houston, weekend shifts Saturdays and Sundays with 7:00 am - 5:30 pm and rotating holidays. Requires a high school diploma or GED; one year in healthcare preferred.