Patient Transporter

Hourly wage estimate: $14.03 - $18.94. Factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity may influence the actual salary offered.

About the role

As a Patient Transporter at TriCities Hospital, you will safely transport patients to assigned areas while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and respect in accordance with HIPAA regulations. You will perform all transport tasks safely and in compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures, using proper tools, body mechanics, and lifting techniques. The role ensures regulatory compliance, including adherence to JCAHO regulations related to transportation.

You will pursue opportunities for improvement, demonstrate flexibility in assignments, and adapt to changing priorities as determined by Department Leadership, Nursing Supervisors, and Bed Control. Collaboration with Patient Transport and Environmental Services teams is essential to resolve conflicts proactively and ensure efficient department operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to assigned areas while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and Infection Control policies during all transport tasks.
• Use proper tools, body mechanics, and lifting techniques to ensure safety.
• Adhere to JCAHO regulations and other compliance standards applicable to transportation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in assignments based on hospital needs.
• Work collaboratively with Patient Transport and Environmental Services teams to resolve conflicts and improve efficiency.
• Follow directives from Department Leadership, Nursing Supervisors, and Bed Control.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Environmental Services is required.
• College degree is preferred.
• Previous patient transport experience is preferred.

Benefits

TriCities Hospital offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement for colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement savings 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, 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915, offering patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. As a leading acute care facility in the Tri-Cities Region, the 140+ bed hospital is recognized by the Joint Commission and the American Association of Respiratory Care. The emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited. HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has invested an estimated $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.