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HCA Healthcare
Patient Transporter
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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 Patient Transporter today with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital. Trident Hospital is located in Charleston SC. The Transport department is open Monday through Friday 5am to 11pm and Saturday/Sunday 7am to 9pm. You could be working a 10 or 12 hour shift twice per week. You will be working rotating weekends. Your weekend hours may differ.
- Job Summary and Qualifications
- The Patient Transporter efficiently and effectively transports patients, patient belongings, prosthetics, and equipment to required appropriate locations within the facility following standard safety, hospital, and department policies. The Transporter is a highly visible role in the hospital; therefore, you must always greet and offer assistance to customers throughout your work day.
- What you will do in this role:
- + •You will assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
- + •You will transport patients safely in wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulating facing forward, side rails up and at a safe pace.
- + •You will utilize appropriate positioning aides/devices to provide safety and comfort to the patient.
- + •You will be responsible for the transporting of items with the patient or separately such as oxygen or IV stands.
- + •You will maintain therapeutic communication with patient.
- + •You will assist in departmental cleaning and maintenance of supplies.
- + •You will assist in the movement of medical equipment within the facility.
- + •You will transport specimen, lab and pharmacy items, and equipment.
- What qualifications you may need:
- + •A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred•+ •A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment•+ •Prior Healthcare or strong Customer Service experience preferred•Benefits•HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
- 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- Trident Medical Center - Facility Overview
- Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the
- \#1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry
- Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$31,309 / year median in South Carolina
+1% projected growth