Patient Transport Coordinator

HCA•Charleston, SC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transport Coordinator is responsible for coordination of daily workflow and for overseeing that transport jobs are completed timely. Communication between departments as well as nurses is key for a well-run department. What you will do: Coordinate and oversee how the shift operations run including, but not limited to, re-prioritizing jobs in PATRA as well as trouble-shooting system issues. Ensure all stretchers and wheelchairs are returned to correct location, O2 tanks are full and maintained appropriately. Transport patients from one area to another via wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating. This includes transporting items with patient or separately such as oxygen or IV stands. Perform other duties including, but are not limited to, clerical, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning, and all other duties deemed necessary by the Management Team. Supervise students or training new Transporters in their responsibilities.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
High School Graduate / GED
Some experience in leading and motivating a team

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee shift operations, including re-prioritizing jobs and troubleshooting system issues.
Ensure stretchers and wheelchairs are returned to the correct location and O2 tanks are full and maintained.
Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating, including transporting items with patients.
Perform clerical, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory, and cleaning duties.
Supervise students or train new Transporters.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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.