Patient Transporter

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague recognition program

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Patient Transporter, where your role is vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort. This position involves transporting patients between departments, assisting with patient handling, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and educational assistance. Be part of an organization dedicated to improving lives and providing exceptional care within a top-performing hospital. Your commitment can make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Previous CNA experience preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely between departments while following safety protocols.
• Assist with patient handling and communicate status updates to clinical staff.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Typing Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Transporter? At HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin 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.

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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 Patient Transporter like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Transporter demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of HCA. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety standards, and environmental and infection control standards at all times. Transports patients safely and efficiently between various departments following appropriate transfer techniques and proper isolation/infection control procedures. Validates patients' identity based on established department protocol. Remains alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff. Assists with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment and appropriate safety procedures. Responds to all job calls in a timely manner. Communicates status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate workflow. Collects, cleans, and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items according to organizational standards. Performs supply restocking of assigned area as necessary.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Previous experience as a CNA is preferred.
• Previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of simple medical terminology.
• Typing and computer skills are preferred.

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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 of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Transporter 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.