Patient Transporter

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

The 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.

HOURS:

Saturday/Sunday

• 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.

• 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

• Prior Healthcare and/or Customer Service experience preferred

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, 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

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans.

It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health…