Patient Escort

Patient Escort - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $15.00/hour

Schedule: Part-Time | Monday-Friday | 6:45 AM-5:15 PM or 11:45 AM-8:15 PM 

Additional Schedule: Rotating weekends and some holidays

Dean's Professional Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and customer-focused Patient Escort to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with patient care or hospital experience who enjoys helping patients and families navigate their healthcare experience safely and comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Safely escort and transport hospital and ambulatory patients to their destinations using wheelchairs, stretchers, or hydraulic stretchers.

   

• Transport patients from designated hospital entry points to their first appointment or assigned destination in a timely and safe manner.

   

• Sanitize wheelchairs before each patient transport according to established high-touch disinfection and inspection protocols.

   

• Complete the required Daily Disinfection & Tracking Log for each patient transported.

   

• Follow equipment checklists and proper procedures when assisting patients on and off wheelchairs or stretchers.

   

• Ensure patients are positioned safely and comfortably throughout transportation.

   

• Provide courteous, professional, and compassionate service to patients, families, and caregivers.

   

• Demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with patients and healthcare staff.

   

• Navigate the healthcare campus independently and efficiently.

   

• Follow directions and established transportation, safety, and infection-control procedures.

   

• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.

   

• Maintain consistent punctuality, attendance, and professionalism.

   

• Perform other patient transport duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

   

• Minimum 1 year of patient care or patient escort experience preferred, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.

   

• Strong customer service experience required.

   

• Ability to safely push at least 200 pounds using a wheelchair.

   

• Ability to assist patients with getting on and off wheelchairs or other transport equipment.

   

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

   

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.

   

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established safety procedures.

   

• Ability to navigate a large healthcare campus independently.

   

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

   

• Ability to work rotating weekends and some holidays as required.

   

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

   

Please note: This position is part-time only.

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $15.00/hour.

   

• Part-time opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule.

   

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a hospital and patient-care environment.

   

• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team.

   

• Make a meaningful difference in the patient experience by providing safe and compassionate transportation.

   

• Professional work environment with opportunities for career growth.

   

• Career opportunities with a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare staffing organization.

   

• Comprehensive benefits options may be available based on eligibility.

   

Since 1993, Dean's Professional Services has placed over 50,000 professionals nationwide. As a trusted, award-winning staffing firm, we connect top talent with leading organizations across healthcare and professional industries-focusing on skill, experience, and culture fit.

Apply today:www.deansprofessionalservices.com

Call: 713-785-7483 for more information

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.