Transporter

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider, where your role as a Transporter is vital in ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives as you assist them during their time in the hospital. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and education assistance, all while working in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to quality care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Telemedicine Services

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Referral Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospital or medical setting is helpful but not required.
• Good customer service and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the hospital to and from all departments.
• Ensure the comfort and safety of patients during transport.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

BLS/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:TransporterHCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 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.

We are seeking a(an) Transporter for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Imaging Aide Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting and assisting patient of all ages within the Hospital to and from the Imaging Services departments for tests and procedures. Will assist and perform clerical duties as assigned.

What you will do in this role:

• Transports patients within the Hospital to and from all departments within Imaging Services.
• Performs and confirms proper patient identification prior to transporting the patient.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of the patient during the transport process.
• Appropriately communicates with the Lead Tech, Imaging Technologist and/or unit Nursing and support staff of any known issues with the transportation of the patient.
• Utilizes and follows interdepartmental communication tools i.e., “Ticket to Ride”.
• Utilizes good time management and communication skills to ensure transportation of patients is done in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs any clerical duties assigned.
• Implements appropriate infection control and standard precautions.
• Cleans and disinfects stretchers and wheelchairs after each patient use with appropriate cleaning and/or disinfectant products and methods.
• Ensures transportation equipment is maintained and repaired when necessary.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of assisting and transporting patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s PHI in accordance with the HIPPA.
• Initiates CPR or other emergency actions when necessary.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain and enhance competency and performance. Completes annual Radiation Safety Training and MRI Safety Training two weeks prior to evaluation date.
• Takes responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School education or equivalent.
• MINIMUM: Prior experience in a Hospital or Medical setting is helpful but not required. Good customer service and communication skills are required.
• Current BLS/CPR

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women’s Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center. Our services include a Level III Trauma Center, advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Womens Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients’ lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Transporter opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

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.