Patient Transport Coordinator

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Patient Transport Coordinator to oversee daily workflow and ensure timely transport operations. You will coordinate shift priorities, supervise trainees, and collaborate with nurses and departments to maintain smooth patient movement.

The role requires basic computer skills, a HS diploma or GED, and leadership experience; BLS certification is required within 90 days of start date. Weekend shifts are included with rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and be able to use standard hospital software.
• Experience leading a small team preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of start date.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee shift operations, re-prioritize jobs in PATRA, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Ensure stretchers and wheelchairs are returned to correct locations; oxygen tanks are full and maintained.
• Transport patients between areas using wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating.
• Perform clerical duties, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning, and other tasks as assigned.
• Supervise students or trainees and onboard new Transporters.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Team Leadership

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PATRA system

Job description

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.

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 evening shifts. You will mostly be working 2pm to 10pm Monday through Friday. Your weekend hours may differ.

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 asoxygen 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #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
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• 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.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.