Transporter

Transporter

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Transporter? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from one department to another. Ensures completion of all preoperative actions. Assists nursing and ancillary departments with patient movements and lifts. Assists nursing staff with patient movements for the purpose of patient care and comfort. Communicates effectively with hospital staff, medical staff and patient family members.

POPULATION SERVED : Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served for radiologic exams: Skeletal and all body systems including but not limited to: pulmonary, cardiac, cardiovascular, GI, GU, GYN, Oncology, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental Services, transporters are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from nursing and ancillary departments. Adhering to the three fundamental goals of Transportation; (1) to transport patients safely, (2) assure completion of preoperative actions, and (3) communicate effectively with hospital staff, and patient family members.
• Transporters are responsible for compliance with all administrative, nursing and transportation department's policies and procedures.
• Assists in all nursing areas with patient lifts, transfers, and patient's movements dealing with patient comfort and care.
• Responsible for the retrieval of supplies and equipment needed to facilitate the transfer, safety and well being of patients and staff. (i.e., portable suction machines, portable O 2, protective clothing and mask).
• Liable for the delivery of patient charts, x-ray films, and the notification of appropriate personnel as to the patients' location at all times. ( Patient's nurse, monitor tech, radiology tech, etc.).
• Responsible for adhering to Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the completion of Skill Level Competencies. (Oxygenation of patients and Body Mechanics and Lifting techniques).
• Required to maintain a current CPR certification to fulfill job related tasks.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital's Mission and Values and patient Care Path, responding to the needs of the patient.
• Communicates, cooperates and performs related duties with other members of the hospital staff in a courteous and efficient manner to achieve overall hospital goals and objectives, maintaining the hospital's integrity towards its mission and values.
• Responds to requests from patients, physicians and visitors in a courteous and efficient manner, demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Completes a Defensive Driving Course annually.
• Comply with all safety driving standards set by law and maintains a safe driving record.
• Responds to all codes with exception to Code Blue.
• Performs individually, or as a team member, during inclement weather as assigned, observing safe driving standards for extreme hazardous weather conditions, using snow chains, and equipment to accomplish the task at hand.
• Transporters are to exhibit a positive form of communication skills when dealing with patients, both verbally and non-verbally
• Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

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

Benefits

Las Palmas 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 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.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Transporter opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.