Transporter

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the patient experience! As a Transporter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of patients and equipment within the medical center. Your responsibilities will include maintaining equipment, facilitating patient comfort, and communicating effectively with nursing staff. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while being part of a supportive and caring environment. If you are looking for a role that combines personal growth with the chance to serve your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Flexible spending accounts

Referral services

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the medical field preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Maintain friendly interactions with patients and nursing staff.
• Monitor patient health during transport and report changes.

Skills

Patient Transportation

Communication Skills

Minor Equipment Repairs

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Description

Introduction

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(an) Transporter today with St. Davids South Austin Medical Center.

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Transporter. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Transporter in Patient Transport, you will be responsible for the transportation of patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the facility. You will clean and maintain equipment for transporting and maintain friendly and professional interactions with patients and family members.

• You will transport patients using the appropriate mode of transportation as indicated on the exam requisition.
• You will notify nursing staff of patient location and will sign patients in and out appropriately.
• You will monitor the patient’s general health while transporting and report any significant changes in patient condition.
• You will prioritize the retrieval of patients using the exam schedule and request of technologists.
• You will facilitate the comfort and needs of the patient before, during, and after the exam.
• You will perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in the medical field – preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Transporter opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.