Transporter

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients by wheelchair or bed, delivering a compassionate and efficient experience. The role emphasizes strong communication, efficient transfers, and adherence to safety protocols.

The hospital has a broad benefits program and a focus on patient-centred care. Primary duties include transporting patients, assisting with transfers, coordinating with departments, and maintaining equipment, with potential PRN or weekend

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; may need to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, and pushing.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interactions with patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Patient Transportation
• Patient Assistance
• Logistics & Support
• Customer Service
• Safety & Compliance

Skills

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Patient transport experience

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs

Stretcher

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 HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

A Patient Transporter safely moves patients via wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds to and from clinical/ancillary departments, ensuring a compassionate, efficient, and comfortable experience. This role requires strong communication, assistance with patient transfers, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Transportation


• Patient Assistance


• Logistics & Support


• Customer Service


• Safety & Compliance

What qualifications you will need:

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association is typically required.

• At least one year of related experience is preferred.


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, and pushing.


• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and medical staff.


• Frequently requires working in fast-paced environments, including PRN (as needed), days, or weekends.

What qualifications you will need:

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

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

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

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

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.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.