CLINICAL TRANSPORTER I

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Wellness program

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Clinical Transporter I for a variable shift. You will transport patients and equipment, monitor status en-route, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to meet patient needs.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS-HCP. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
• Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and items within the hospital using appropriate equipment.
• Monitors patient condition en-route and during procedures as needed.
• Communicates with RNs, physicians and other clinical staff to meet patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Status

Variable / Flex Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number: R162388

CLINICAL TRANSPORTER I (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Clinical Transporter I transports patients independently, monitors the patient's condition en-route and during procedures as needed. Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and/or urgent patient needs. Transports items, equipment, charts and/or specimens that are unable to travel via pneumatic tube system. The Clinical Transporter I Transports non-monitored patients (via wheelchair, bed, stretcher, transport chair, transcart and other transportation devices), specimens, charts, films, and equipment to and from designated areas within the hospital. Transports calls responded to, arrived at, as well as completed within expected TAT for transportation department in a customer friendly manner. Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinical disciplines to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between areas of care within the hospital. Demonstrates thorough and complete documentation skills in a timely manner. Appropriately reports changes in patient status to licensed staff. Utilizes effective communication skills. Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and/or other health care professionals Assists in new staff department orientation. Utilizes proper body mechanics. Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Knowledgeable of patient's rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care. Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/ departmental operational excellence targets and scorecard goals Maintains oxygen and wheelchairs, stretchers, transport-chairs, transcarts, etc.

What We Require

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required.

Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$15.00 - $21.07 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued.

A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships.

A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.