Transporter PRN

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

132d

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(an) Transporter PRN today with Texas Orthopedic Hospital. Under the general supervision of the Director of Surgical Support Services, the Transporter is responsible for the safe transport of patients according to hospital policies to/from the Surgical Support Department. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs. Assist nurses with patient care and repositioning. Responsible for keeping PACU supplies stocked.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic principles of infection control required for the fulfillment of position responsibilities.
• Organizes time efficiently to meet position responsibilities in collaboration with the Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Surgical Support.
• Transports patients to and from department, after proper identification of patients, in a timely manner to minimize potential delays in department schedule.
• Assured that the patient is properly clothed and covered to maintain dignity.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of patients arrival in the department.
• Thoroughly cleans the wheelchairs and stretchers with appropriate disinfectants on a daily basis or as needed.
• Check all transport equipment for safety risks and reports needed repairs to management.
• Consistently, it remains in the work area assisting unless otherwise requested.
• Communicate effectively with patients, department personnel, and other personnel in the hospital to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Receives and records telephone messages for the department in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prioritizes activities of self in collaboration with the Director of Surgical Support based on department demands.
• Maintains own growth through the utilization of workshops, in-services, and other self-directed learning activities.
• Maintains awareness of current hospital and departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings with a focus on providing input regarding improving the quality of services in the department.
• Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the Surgical Support Department are communicated with the Director of Surgical Support.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals