Patient Transport Coordinator

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC is seeking a Patient Transport Coordinator to manage daily transport workflow and oversee timely completion of transport jobs. You will coordinate shift operations, communicate with departments and nurses, and supervise students or new Transporters.

This role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• Basic Computer Skills and communication abilities required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading and motivating a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee shift operations, including re-prioritizing transport tasks in PATRA.
• Ensure stretchers, wheelchairs, and O2 tanks are properly returned and maintained.
• Transport patients safely via wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating, including related equipment.
• Perform clerical, scheduling, inventory, and other duties as assigned by Management.
• Supervise students or train new Transporters on responsibilities.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Leadership experience

Team motivation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS within 90 days

Tools

PATRA system

Job description

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 Transport Coordinator today with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital.

Trident Hospital is located in Charleston SC.

The Transport Department is open Monday through Friday 5am to 11pm and Saturday/Sunday 7am to 9pm. You will be working rotating weekends. We are looking for someone to cover and oversee the day shifts. Your weekend hours may differ from your Monday through Friday schedule.

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Transport Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.