Patient Transporter

HCA•Charleston, SC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Patient Transporter today with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. Patient Transport department is staffed Monday through Friday 5am to 11pm and Saturday 7am to 9pm. Shifts are 8 or 12 hours within these times. Come join our team as a Patient Transporter. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! The Patient Transporter efficiently and effectively transports patients, patient belongings, prosthetics, and equipment to required appropriate locations within the facility following standard safety, hospital, and department policies. The Transporter is a highly visible role in the hospital; therefore, you must always greet and offer assistance to customers throughout your work day.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Prior Healthcare and/or Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
Transport patients safely in wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating facing forward, side rails up and at a safe pace.
Utilize appropriate positioning aides/devices to provide safety and comfort to the patient.
Be responsible for the transporting of items with the patient or separately such as oxygen or IV stands.
Maintain therapeutic communication with patient.
Assist in departmental cleaning and maintenance of supplies.
Assist in the movement of medical equipment within the facility.
Transport specimen, lab and pharmacy items, and equipment.

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.