Patient Escort

Houston, TX

Posted: 05/08/2025 Category: Health Care Job Number: AFARIS151489

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring Patient Escorts in Houston, TX. The Patient Escort would be working for a world-renowned healthcare organization and has career growth potential. This would be full-time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Patient Escort position, please contact Austin Faris at 586-710-7941 or afaris@alinestaffing.com

Patient Escort Compensation

  • The pay for this position is $16.00 per hour

  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment

  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Patient Escort Highlights

  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based on attendance, performance, and business needs

  • The required availability for this position includes rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays

Patient Escort Responsibilities

  • Escort patients via wheelchair or stretcher to their initial appointment or destination within the hospital campus

  • Sanitize and inspect wheelchairs before each use following strict disinfection protocols

  • Complete a disinfection tracking log for every patient transported

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to patients and caregivers with compassion and professionalism

  • Maintain awareness of surroundings, communicate effectively, and follow directions precisely

  • Push patients weighing up to 250 pounds using wheelchairs or stretchers

  • May be required to work at alternate healthcare locations within the area as needed

Patient Escort Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 1+ year of experience in patient care or a customer service-focused role

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods in a labor-intensive environment

  • Able to push 200+ lbs safely

  • Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor

  • Strong communication and navigation skills

Dress Code

  • Light blue polo, black scrub bottoms or black business casual pants with belt loops

  • Non-skid, comfortable black or white shoes and socks

  • No denim, leggings, hoodies, artificial nails or eyelashes allowed

Additional Details

  • Parking is at the contractor’s expense – multiple options available nearby

  • Interview Type: Virtual

  • Onboarding includes clinical checklist and background check

  • Telecommute: No

If you think this Patient Escort position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me – feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

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Austin Faris
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