Surgical Care Transport Technician

Arbour SeniorCare; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour SeniorCare is seeking a Patient Transport Technician to support the Surgery department by transporting patients during admissions, transfers, and discharges, and assisting with bed prep for admissions and surgical patients. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, infection control, PPE, and collaboration with RN/MD.

The candidate should have BLS, be able to communicate in English, and work well with a team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of Surgery Procedures
• Minimum of 6 months of recent general medical experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Basic knowledge of good body mechanics
• Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of team members
• BLS required
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct

Responsibilities

• Consistently coordinates work to assist to promote efficiency in the Surgery department by transporting patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Assists in bed preparation for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers or emergencies.
• Assures confidentiality of all patient information and adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs promptly; uses PPE and follows isolation protocols.
• Assists with positioning and transfer of patients in the OR under direction of RN and/or MD.

Skills

Surgery procedures knowledge

General medical experience

English communication

Body mechanics

Team collaboration

BLS

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Arbour SeniorCare is seeking a Patient Transport Technician to support the Surgery department by transporting patients during admissions, transfers, and discharges, and assisting with bed prep for admissions and surgical patients. The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, infection control, PPE, and collaboration with RN/MD.

The candidate should have BLS, be able to communicate in English, and work well with a team in a fast-paced surgical environment.