Transportation Specialist - Full time

Banyan-Treatment-Centers-; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage (short and long)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely transportation for patients throughout their treatment journey. This role ensures patients arrive at appointments, programming, and discharge destinations safely and respectfully.

The Patient Transporter collaborates with clinical and operations teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism during all transport activities in Cathedral City, CA.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record per insurance requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Excellent communication and professionalism in patient-facing roles.
• Experience in healthcare/behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, programming, and discharge destinations.
• Ensure punctual transport aligned with scheduled programming and facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Follow safety, infection control, and emergency protocols.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Age 21+

Safe vehicle operation

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Healthcare experience preferred

Safety-focused patient transport

Job description

Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely, and compassionate transportation services for patients throughout their treatment journey. This role is essential to ensuring patients arrive at appointments, programming, and discharge destinations safely, respectfully, and in accordance with organizational standards.

The Patient Transport Specialist supports a structured, patient-centered environment by maintaining safety, confidentiality, and professionalism during all transportation-related activities while collaborating closely with clinical and operations teams.

• Reporting To: Transportation Supervisor / Operations Leadership


• Schedule: Full Time Schedule ( M, Tu & F - 4 PM to12:30 AM; Sa - 10 AM to 6:30 PM; Su
  8 AM to 4:30 PM)


• Location: Cathedral City, CA (On-site)


• Compensation: 21/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, treatment programming, recreational activities, and discharge destinations as assigned.


• Ensure patients are transported on time and in accordance with scheduled programming and facility needs.


• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during all transports.


• Provide reassurance and appropriate support to patients while adhering to behavioral health safety protocols.

Vehicle & Operational Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, insurance requirements, and organizational policies.


• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and proper stocking of assigned vehicles.


• Report vehicle maintenance needs, incidents, accidents, or safety concerns promptly.


• Follow all safety, emergency response, and infection control protocols during transportation activities.


• Communicate effectively with clinical, nursing, and operations staff to coordinate transportation schedules and patient needs.


• Report patient concerns, incidents, or behavioral observations to appropriate staff in a timely manner.


• Support facility operations as needed to promote continuity of care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements.


• Minimum age of 21 to meet motor vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.


• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.


• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professionalism in patient-facing situations.


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.


• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting is preferred.


• Prior experience in a transportation, driving, or patient-facing role with safety responsibilities.


• Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, accredited by The Joint Commission. As a Patient Transporter, you will:


• Join a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, ethical, and compliant patient care.


• Play a vital role in supporting patient safety, access to care, and continuity throughout treatment.


• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and operations teams in a structured healthcare environment.


• Enjoy comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; and employee assistance and wellness programs.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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