Patient Transporter at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transportation, Patient Escort, Dispatch Relief, Equipment Delivery, Specimen Delivery, Medication Delivery, Equipment Cleaning, Patient Identification Verification, Mechanical Skills, Communication, Confidentiality, Occupational Health and Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are on the hunt for a Patient Transporter who is capable of working in a fast paced hospital environment. In this role, you will be responsible for providing patient transportation services, patient escort dispatch relief services, delivery of patient-related equipment, lab specimens, medications and patient equipment cleaning. Do you think you have what it takes? As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Qualifications: * A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. * Previous experience in a hospital setting is preferred. Responsibilities: * Transports/escorts patients promptly to and from patient rooms and patient care service areas utilizing proper patient transportation equipment within established time frame, as indicated on automated dispatch system (TeleTracking) and observed by manager. * Consistently verifies patient I.D. information against patient dispatch information to ensure accurate transportation of patients to the appropriate areas. * Receives patient chart from patient’s assigned nurse prior to transport of patient. * Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times. * Displays a working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to patient transportation, delivery of patient-related equipment, and specimen delivery. * Demonstrates proper mechanical skills in operating and maneuvering transportation devices, (i.e., wheelchairs, stretchers, IV poles, carts, wagons, high chairs, and bedside tables). * Communicates with patient and family in an age-appropriate manner. Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=414012] for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve promptly transporting and escorting patients using proper equipment, while also handling the delivery of patient-related equipment, lab specimens, and medications. Responsibilities also include verifying patient identification and maintaining patient information confidentiality.