Patient Transport Specialist - Compassionate Care

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, specimens, and medications across its facilities with attention to infection control and patient comfort. You will use wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, providing courteous service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED accepted), with 1 year of experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus, and weekend/holiday/overtime schedules are common.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related work experience is preferred.
• No management experience required.
• Operates stretcher, wheelchair, hospital bed, radio equipment, oxygen tanks and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, specimens and medications throughout Harris Health System facilities in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stretcher operation

Wheelchair operation

Hospital bed operation

Radio equipment

Oxygen tanks handling

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, specimens, and medications across its facilities with attention to infection control and patient comfort. You will use wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, providing courteous service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED accepted), with 1 year of experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus, and weekend/holiday/overtime schedules are common.