Contract - Patient Transport

HHS, formerly known as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, is recognized as the nation's leading boutique healthcare support service provider. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and hospitality, HHS partners with a wide range of hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide. The company specializes in offering best-in-class services in housekeeping, culinary, patient flow, linen utilization management, facilities management, and clinical engineering. HHS's approach centers on patient-focused and performance-driven service management, emphasizing quality and reliability in healthcare support. This dedication has fueled steady growth primarily through referrals, underscoring the trust and satisfaction of its hospital partners.

Within the scope of its comprehensive healthcare support services, HHS offers specialized Patient Transport and Valet Services. Patient transportation is a crucial function in hospital operations, directly influencing patient experience and their perception of care quality. HHS prioritizes safety and hospitality in this service area, utilizing a proprietary Bed Watch Transport Control program designed to enhance operational efficiency by minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth transit throughout the hospital facility.

The Patient Transporter role at HHS is vital to the patient journey within healthcare environments. This role involves the safe and timely transportation of patients and patient-related equipment within hospital premises contracted to HHS. It requires setting and maintaining high standards of cooperation, patience, effective communication, and teamwork alongside nursing, medical staff, and various hospital departments. Commitment to ongoing education and skill development mandated by both the hospital and HHS is also critical, given the dynamic nature of healthcare settings.

Working as a Patient Transporter demands adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols due to potential exposure to communicable diseases and hospital environment hazards. The role spans a variety of shifts including day, evening, and night, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, which provides flexibility for different work-life balance needs.

Candidates must successfully pass background checks, E-verify, and drug screening as part of the hiring process. While a high school diploma or equivalent is required, previous experience in patient transportation, equipment maintenance, or related patient care activities is preferred. Certification in CPR by the American Heart Association is also necessary.

HHS provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports overall well-being and financial security for its employees. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid time off for those working 36 hours or more per week, a 401K retirement plan, short-term disability, and voluntary life insurance. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, HHS values workplace diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where all employees are respected and valued. By joining HHS as a Patient Transporter, you become part of a company dedicated not only to operational excellence but to enhancing the patient care experience through every service provided.