Patient Transporter

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients, escort them within the facility, deliver lab specimens, medications and equipment, and ensure safety and friendly service. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably prior hospital experience. Respiratory fit testing will be required for employment.

This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, professional demeanor, and reliable communication to support patient care and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred previous experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient transportation/escort services to and from patient rooms and care areas using proper equipment within established time frames.
• Delivers/transports pathology and blood bank specimens within designated time frame.
• Delivers/retrieves patient-related equipment and supplies as dispatched.
• Maintains a high level of customer service with professionalism observed by guests, staff, and management.
• Demonstrates ownership for responsibilities and identifies/resolves maintenance deficiencies to improve efficiency and service.
• Demonstrates accountability for customer service and professional behavior through teamwork and communication.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Texas Children's Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values-Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust-we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Patient Transporter , you will provide the following services in a timely, efficient, safe, friendly, and enthusiastic manner: patient transportation services, patient escort dispatch relief services, delivery of patient-related equipment, lab specimens, medications, and patient equipment cleaning.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides patient transportation/escort services. Transports/escorts patients promptly to and from patient rooms and patient care service areas utilizing proper patient transportation equipment within the established time frame, as indicated on the automated dispatch system (TeleTracking) and observed by the manager
• Provides specimen and medication delivery. Transports Pathology and Blood Bank specimens within the designated time frame
• Delivers/retrieves patient-related equipment. Delivers/retrieves patient-related equipment as dispatched within the established time frame
• Provides a high level of customer service. Consistently displays a professional demeanor, as observed by guests, staff, and manager
• Demonstrates ownership for responsibilities in assigned areas and other designated areas. Identifies and appropriately resolves maintenance deficiencies in the assigned area to maintain space quality through the improvement of efficiency, outcomes, and customer service
• Demonstrates accountability for customer service and professional behavior through personal work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication skills

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred previous experience in a hospital setting