PATIENT TRANSPORTER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Patient Transporter (Full And Part Time)

TouchPoint is hiring full and part-time Patient Transporters at their Austin, TX location, with immediate openings available. Candidates should have prior experience as a patient transporter, although it is preferred rather than required. The pay range for this position is between $16.00 to $17.00 per hour. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, with varying hours from Monday to Friday and rotating weekends. Interested applicants can apply online, and the application process remains open until all positions are filled.

Job Summary: Patient Transporter Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient. In accordance with the transportation of patients, 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. Never transports patients in severe pain. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.