Patient Escort
Houston, TX US
Job Description
Patient Escort – Houston, TX
A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Patient Escort in Houston, TX! This opportunity is with a leading healthcare institution and offers career growth potential. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
If you are interested in this Patient Escort role, please contact Austin Faris at 586-710-7941 or afaris@alinestaffing.com.
Compensation
- Pay: $16 per hour
- Benefits available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
- 401(k) with company match available after 1 year of service on eligibility dates
Job Highlights
- Contract assignment with potential for permanent hire based on attendance, performance, and business needs
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays; consistent punctuality and attendance are required
- Location: Houston, TX
Responsibilities
- Escort hospital and ambulatory patients via wheelchair or stretcher to their destinations
- Sanitize equipment following disinfection protocols before each use
- Complete daily tracking logs, documenting equipment usage, disinfectant details, and patient destination information
- Provide courteous and professional service, ensuring excellent customer service
- Push wheelchairs or stretchers up to 250 lbs. safely and efficiently
- Navigate hospital campus independently and follow directions accurately
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of patient care and heavy customer service experience
- Ability to push at least 200 lbs. and remain on your feet throughout the shift
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and compassionate demeanor
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
Additional Information
- Dress code: Standard uniform required (light blue polo, black scrub bottoms or business casual pants, non-skid shoes, black belt if applicable)
- Parking: Available at employee’s expense; various parking garages and lots nearby
- Position is labor-intensive; candidates must be physically capable and willing to assist patients undergoing intensive treatments
If this Patient Escort role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply today or reach out directly via phone or email!