Patient Transport Tech

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Surgical Services Aide, where you'll play a vital role in patient care by assisting with the transport of patients and the preparation of surgical areas. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to learn about various roles in a hospital setting while ensuring high-quality patient-centered care. Mission Hospital, recognized for its clinical excellence, provides a supportive environment for your growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to/from surgical areas.
• Prepare the operating room for procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Description

Introduction

This position entails transporting patients on stretchers through the hospital. This role may involve occasionally helping clinical staff move patients to the transport bed.

It is a great entry-level position for those that want to learn about a hospital setting and see first-hand what other positions entail such as nursing, imaging, and more!

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Transport Tech like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Join our team as a Surgical Services Aide and play a vital role to providing high-quality, patient-centered care by assisting with the care of patients throughout the surgical process. The Surgical Services Aide assists with transporting patients to/from surgical areas. The Surgical Services Aide also prepares the operating room for procedures by stocking supplies, cleaning workstations, and organizing equipment. The Surgical Services Aide maintains a safe, clean, hazard-free environment for patients, families, and staff.

• Obtains various equipment for upcoming surgeries including carts, video equipment, and positioning devices.
• Maintains and stocks fluids, linens, PPE, and other supplies in the operating suite.
• Verifies identification of each patient being transferred.
• Transports and transfers patients using good body mechanics and safety measures. Observe proper precautions for patients with mobility issues or attached medical equipment.
• Transports various specimens safely to appropriate departments.
• Assists with cleaning and turnover of the OR rooms between cases and at the end of the day. Returns equipment to appropriate storage locations promptly after cleaning and appropriate disinfection.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Healths flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one Americas 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023. Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing Mission Hospitals achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. We are the regions only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Childrens Hospital. The regions only childrens hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. Were the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Transport Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.