Patient Transporter

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tyler, TX is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter to join their team. This role focuses on supporting patient care by assisting with essential tasks such as vital signs monitoring and patient assistance. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification must be obtained shortly after employment. It is a day shift position that emphasizes career growth, wellness, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment.
• Communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks under supervision.
• Record data and report observations to the licensed nurse.
• Assist with obtaining vital signs and basic tasks for patients.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant course

Active certification within the State of Texas

Job description

Apply for the Patient Transporter role at UT Health East Texas.

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full‑time, Patient Care Technician in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24‑hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age‑specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assigned non‑nursing functions.
• Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assisting with the monitoring of patients.
• The PCT is competent to perform in at least one general area of practice.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant course.
• Active certification within the State of Texas.