Patient Transport & Care Specialist - Outpatient

SUN Behavioral Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health Houston is seeking a patient transporter to move clients between pickup points and hospital destinations. The role includes assisting with patient care tasks, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and comfort during transport.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with clean record, CPR and de-escalation certification, and 1–2 years in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than two moving violations in 3 years.
• CPR certification and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• 1–2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from outpatient/hospital locations according to schedule.
• Maintain passenger safety and monitor patient interactions during transport.
• Complete incident and log reports upon return to the hospital.
• Keep the vehicle clean and perform basic maintenance checks and report issues.

Skills

Driving

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Compassion

Behavioral health experience (1-2 yrs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

De-escalation technique certification

Job description

SUN Behavioral Health Houston is seeking a patient transporter to move clients between pickup points and hospital destinations. The role includes assisting with patient care tasks, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and comfort during transport.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with clean record, CPR and de-escalation certification, and 1–2 years in a behavioral health setting.