Patient Transport Worker - Hollywood Presbyterian EVS

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services across various industries including healthcare, education, business, and sports and entertainment. Operating in 15 countries worldwide, Aramark proudly serves millions of guests every day with dedication and a commitment to excellence. The company’s mission is rooted in service and united by a clear purpose–to do great things for each other, their partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark emphasizes equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, and other protected characteristics. Their culture supports professional growth, career development, and personal passions, making them a preferred employer for many across diverse sectors.

The Patient Transport Worker at Aramark plays a critical role within healthcare facilities by ensuring the safe and timely transportation of patients, their belongings, medical records, specimens, and necessary equipment throughout the institution. This position is essential in facilitating efficient patient care and supporting medical staff, enhancing the overall patient experience. The role demands a friendly, efficient, and positive customer service attitude when interacting with patients, clients, and co-workers alike. Patient Transport Workers must be attentive and responsive to various customer needs, navigating the facility safely while managing medically related encumbrances such as traction, IVs, drainage apparatus, and oxygen equipment, though not involving transfusion of blood.

The job includes using electronic devices or computers to manage calls and requests, maintaining communication with dispatchers, and adhering strictly to patient verification procedures by checking two patient identifiers to avoid errors. Patient admissions and discharges also fall within the scope of their responsibilities, including assisting patients in and out of vehicles safely. Confidentiality of patient information is paramount, and compliance with all relevant policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and local health codes, is mandatory. Responsibilities extend to the respectful and timely transport of decedent bodies to the morgue with proper documentation.

This hourly position offers compensation at a rate of $19.63 with a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, work/life resources, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), and paid time off opportunities like parental leave and disability coverage. The comprehensive approach to benefits varies by location and is designed to support employees’ diverse needs and life circumstances.

In this role, physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing or walking should be expected. The use of uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to maintain safety standards. The position is open until a qualified candidate is selected, ensuring compliance with Fair Chance laws and consideration for applicants with arrest or conviction records.

Joining Aramark as a Patient Transport Worker means becoming part of an organization committed to service excellence, workforce diversity, and fostering an environment that cultivates both personal and professional development. This role is not only vital to the smooth operation of healthcare facilities but also an opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient-centered care with a company that values its employees and the communities it serves.