Transporter

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, transporters are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients from Nursing areas and Ancillary departments. Adhering to the three fundamental goals of Transportation, (1) to transport patient safely, (2) assure completion of preoperative actions, (3) communicates effectively with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and patient family members.
• Transporters are responsible for compliance with all Administrative Policies and Procedures, Nursing Standards Policies and Procedures, and Transportation Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in all Nursing areas with patient lifts, transfers, and patients’ 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 02, protective clothing and mask).
• Liable for the delivery of patients chart and the notification of appropriate personnel as to the patient’s location at all times. (Patients Nurse, Monitor tech, Radiology tech, etc.).
• Responsible to adhere 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 hospitals 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 hospitals integrity towards its mission and values.
• Responds to requests from patients, physicians and visitors in a courteous and efficient manner, demonstrating positive interpersonal skills.
• Comply with all safety driving standards set by law, and maintains a safe driving record.
• Respond to all codes with exception of 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 communications skill 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

Benefits

Del Sol 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Del Sol Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/del-sol-medical-center/) is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation . This facility has 300+ patient beds . Our range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/del-sol-medical-center/services.dot) include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic (https://loseweightelpaso.com/) , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center . Del Sol 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Transporter opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.