PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL TIME)

About the role

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231. Prior healthcare experience is required.

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, offers a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

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

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Prior healthcare experience is required.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Must be able to communicate effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

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.

Pay

Fixed Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time schedule; morning and evenings shifts available. Hours and days may vary, including rotating weekends and holidays.