PATIENT TRANSPORTER (PART TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services at Seton Medical in Austin, TX is hiring part-time Patient Transporters to safely move patients and equipment within the hospital.

The role involves transporting patients with wheelchairs, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring patient comfort while adhering to HIPAA. Pay ranges from $16 to $17 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekends; online applications are accepted only.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Secure patients and assist with IVs, drainage tubes, and other devices as needed.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and dispatch for timely patient moves.
• Ensure patient comfort and privacy; maintain patient dignity and modesty.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain transportation equipment.

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions.
• Address: Seton Medical - 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour.

TouchPoint

• We are hiring immediately for part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions.
• Address: Seton Medical - 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: No previous experience required.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour.

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.

We’re TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.

Job Summary

Patient Transporter

Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves

Summary:

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates At Touchpoint Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Touchpoint.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.