What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transport Coordinator position at Big Bend Hospice?
Patient Transport Technician
Big Bend Hospice | Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Every Mile Matters.
At Big Bend Hospice, transportation is more than getting someone from one place to another—it's about providing comfort, dignity, and compassion during one of life's most important journeys.
We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Patient Transport Technician to safely transport hospice patients throughout our service area while providing exceptional care and customer service. If you enjoy helping others, have a heart for serving patients and families, and take pride in safe driving and compassionate interactions, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Patient Transport Technician, you'll play an important role on our interdisciplinary care team by:
- Safely transporting hospice patients between homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, physician offices, and hospice inpatient units.
- Assisting patients with wheelchair and stretcher transportation while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Providing compassionate support to patients and families during transport.
- Performing daily vehicle safety inspections and maintaining a clean, safe transport vehicle.
- Completing transportation documentation accurately and timely.
- Communicating effectively with clinical staff regarding patient needs or changes in condition.
- Representing Big Bend Hospice with professionalism, kindness, and respect in every interaction.
Schedule: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (days may vary)
Qualifications:Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Florida Driver License with a safe driving record
- Minimum age of 25 years
- Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to successfully complete LEVEL II background screening (finger printing required), drug screening, and motor vehicle record review
- Ability to safely assist patients with mobility and lifting requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience transporting patients or working in healthcare
- Hospice, home health, or long-term care experience
- CNA or EMT certification
- Experience working with older adults or individuals with serious illness
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting patients with transfers. Candidates must be comfortable driving throughout our service area and working in various healthcare settings.
Why Join Big Bend Hospice?
For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care throughout our communities. Our employees are the heart of our mission, and we are committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, teamwork, integrity, and service.
We offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing education and professional development
- A supportive team culture focused on making a difference every day
Join Our Mission
If you're looking for more than just a driving job—if you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families—we encourage you to apply.
Every journey matters. Every patient matters. Every team member matters. Join Big Bend Hospice and help us provide compassionate care when it matters most.
Big Bend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $18 - $22