Lead Transporter

HCA • Houston, TX

73d

About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a Lead Transporter for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. The Lead Patient Transporter is responsible for overseeing the daily workflow and management of all the patient transporters along with the safe and expeditious transport of patients and supplies to and from locations throughout the hospital campus. This role requires operating and maintaining various types of patient transport devices and providing training and mentoring to transport staff.

Requirements

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association (BLS OR BCLS) Course Completion and Certification.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention within 3 months of hire.
• 6 months of transporting experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides for appropriate privacy of the patient.
• Immediately reports any information relayed by the patient and/or companion concerning abuse.
• Train transport staff on proper use of PATRA patient transport software.
• Use department-established key words of SAFETY, CONCERN, COMFORT and CARE during ALL patient interactions.
• Train transport staff and monitor efficiency of workflow management.
• Train transport staff on proper customer service skills and caring of patients during transporting of patients.
• Train transport staff on proper use of, maintenance, charging and security of iPads used for the PATRA system.
• Participate in Quality Improvement process and adhere to the RHC standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees