Transporter I

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Luke's Health – The Vintage Hospital in Houston is seeking a Patient Transporter to move inpatients and outpatients across the campus, including patient rooms, ER, ICU, clinics and Radiology, with compassionate, patient-centered service and careful handling of belongings and equipment.

You will verify patient identity, greet and assist with transfers to wheelchairs or beds, monitor patient condition during transport, report issues to the appropriate team, and keep work

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Responsibilities

• Transports inpatients and outpatients promptly to and from patient rooms, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, intensive care units, clinics and Radiology examination rooms, as observed by the supervisor
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and ID band, etc. Greets and introduces self to patient. Signs patient out/in at nursing unit when transporting. Safely places or Assists in transferring patients to wheelchair, stretcher or bed
• Consciously makes consistent observation of patient condition, IV, Imed malfunction during transport to and from multiple areas of the hospital and promptly reports to appropriate testing areas or nursing personnel
• Maintains work area in regard to cleanliness, organization and adequate stock levels. Reports malfunctioning transportation equipment to appropriate service department

Skills

Basic Life Support - CPR

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.

Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

• Transports inpatients and outpatients promptly to and from patient rooms, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, intensive care units, clinics and Radiology examination rooms, as observed by the supervisor

• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and ID band, etc. Greets and introduces self to patient. Signs patient out/in at nursing unit when transporting. Safely places or Assists in transferring patients to wheelchair, stretcher or bed

• Consciously makes consistent observation of patient condition, IV, Imed malfunction during transport to and from multiple areas of the hospital and promptly reports to appropriate testing areas or nursing personnel

• Maintains work area in regard to cleanliness, organization and adequate stock levels. Reports malfunctioning transportation equipment to appropriate service department

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Pay Range

$16.10 - $22.75 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.