Transporter

Schedule: NIGHTS 3 12 hour shifts per week - 7pm- 7am

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lift Team Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lift Team Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Transporter will support the work of the Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist throughout the inpatient units at Alaska Regional Hospital by providing care through patient handling, transfers, and ambulation.

Under the direction of the RN, PT, and physician, the Mobility Care Technician will champion the mobility effort of the hospital for assigned patients as advised by the hospitalist, RN and/or Rehabilitation Therapist. The Mobility Care Technician will support improving the patient’s functional mobility to advance the care of the patient towards established mobility goals. In this role you will:

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  Following an individualized mobility plan for positioning, transfers, and ambulation

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  Utilize proper body mechanics for all patient handling and integrate use of lift equipment as needed

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  Supervise all hospital lift equipment (Hoyer, Sara, Arjo Stedy)
  

• Place, remove, monitor all Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines

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  Provide education to nursing staff regarding transfer strategies, body mechanics, and use of lift(s)

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  Assist with activities of daily living

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  Assist with therapeutic exercise and/or passive range of motion as directed by the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

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  Assist RN with patient procedures

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  Remove restraints for patient transfers as indicated

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  Assist with EKGs, phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose testing

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  Complete clerical duties as assigned including; department statistical data entry and tracking, scheduling and registering patients, clinic stocking, equipment/supply ordering, DME management and distribution

What qualifications you will need:

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  C.NA or EMT license preferred

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  One (1) year of experience in acute or extended care preferred

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  Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

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 Lift Team Technician 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.