Transporter at HCA Healthcare Austin, TX

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Transporter at St.David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role involves ensuring patient comfort and safety during transport, verifying orders, and preparing procedure rooms.

Applicants should have experience in patient care and be certified in Basic Life Support. Join us in providing compassionate care and enhancing patient experiences!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Transporter preferred.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments ensuring comfort and safety.
• Escort patients, verify orders and identity.
• Operate different modes of transportation and maintain equipment.
• Prepare procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transporter – HCA Healthcare, Austin, TX

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 North Austin Medical Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with no cost or low copay for many services
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock
• Education assistance for tuition, student loans, and certifications

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Transport patients to and from departments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Escort patients, verify orders, isolation status, and identity.
• Operate multiple modes of transportation and maintain transport equipment.
• Complete the patient safety checklist prior to transport.
• Prepare procedure rooms, ensuring supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist patients with records, documents, and assessments.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and handle malfunctions.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of experience as a Transporter – preferred
• 1 year of direct patient care experience – preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St.David's Healthcare policy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.

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.