Patient Transporter – Care & Comfort Champion

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. located at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX, seeks a Transporter to move patients between departments and support technologists during procedures. You will help in clinical areas and at reception, collaborating with the care team to maintain smooth diagnostic workflows.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate identity verification, and room preparation, with a focus on compassionate, efficient service delivery in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the department and assist the technologist as needed to prepare the patient for the procedure.
• Escort patients to and from the department, verify orders, isolation status, and patient identity.
• Operate multiple modes of transportation and ensure availability of transport equipment.
• Complete the patient safety checklist prior to transport.
• Prepare the procedure room for exams and ensure supplies are available in the room.
• Assist patients with completion of records, documents, and assessments.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning and handle malfunctions.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. located at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX, seeks a Transporter to move patients between departments and support technologists during procedures. You will help in clinical areas and at reception, collaborating with the care team to maintain smooth diagnostic workflows.

The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate identity verification, and room preparation, with a focus on compassionate, efficient service delivery in a busy hospital setting.