Lead Patient Escort
Job Description
- Provide comprehensive orientation and ongoing training to contingency patient escorts, ensuring everyone is well-prepared for their roles.
- Demonstrate the ability to transport patients and specimens safely and promptly, adhering to all relevant protocols and procedures.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment needed to transport patients, ensuring it is used correctly and effectively.
- Encourage collaboration and seek input from all team members; foster a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Two (2) years of patient transportation, healthcare, or hospitality experience; at least 1 lead or training previous role is highly preferred.
- CPR and Heart Saver with Automated External Defibrillator Certifications are required.
- The ability to push at least 250 lbs. via wheelchair is required.
- The ability to navigate the facility independently, good communication skills, and a great demeanor are required.
- The building is in the Medical Center with close access to Metrorail Park-N-Ride stations.
- $10 Parking Reimbursement offered.
- During employment with Team1Medical Staffing, you can enroll in our benefits program, including medical (3 plans to choose from), dental, disability, critical illness, life, vision, accident, and behavioral health insurance. Additional benefits include 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program!
Meet Your Recruiter
Olivia Gonzalez, CHP
Staffing Consultant
Olivia received her bachelor’s in human resources from the University of Houston. She joined Team1Medical in 2021 as a Staffing Consultant working to enrich Houston’s healthcare by matching healthcare organizations and top-notch candidates to offer the best patient care. In November 2022, Olivia earned her Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® (CHP) certification. Trustworthy, compassionate and a detailed-oriented communicator, Olivia wants to help people find a job they love. She believes that people are the most important asset to any organization and her goal is to help our candidates and clients in enriching their careers and internal resources.
In her free time, Olivia is an enthusiast of music, movies and relaxing with family and friends.