Transporter

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients to and from the department and assist the technologist as needed to prepare the patient for procedures.

You will support in clinical areas as well as reception desks, working closely with the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient care and efficient diagnostic studies. The role emphasizes patient comfort and safety, verification of orders and patient identity, and proper transport and room preparation.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support is required 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.
• Assist in clinical areas as well as the reception desks, and work closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and diagnostic studies.
• Ensure proper handling of patients with comfort and safety.
• 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 appropriate supplies are available in the room.
• Assist patients with completion of records, documents, and assessments.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning and handle malfunctions.

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 Transporter today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Job Summary

As a Transporter, you will transport patients to and from the department and assist the technologist as needed to prepare the patient for the procedure. You will assist in clinical areas as well as the reception desks, and will work closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure proper handling of patients with comfort and safety
• You will escort patients to and from the department, and verify orders, isolation status, and patient identity
• You will operate multiple modes of transportation and ensure availability of transport equipment
• You will complete the patient safety checklist prior to transport
• You will prepare the procedure room for exams and ensure appropriate supplies are available in the room
• You will assist patients with completion of records, documents, and assessments
• You will ensure equipment is properly functioning and will handle malfunctions

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• 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

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.