CLINICAL TRANSPORTER I

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

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Clinical Transporter I to move patients and materials safely within the hospital. The role requires operating transport devices and coordinating with nurses and doctors to support patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status during transport, documenting actions, and using effective communication to screen and triage transport requests. AHA BLS-HCP certification is required, with a focus on safety and compassionate patient handling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transports patients independently within the hospital using wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.
• Monitors patient condition en route and during procedures as needed.
• Documents actions thoroughly and timely.
• Collaborates with RN, physician and other disciplines to meet patient transport needs.
• Manages requests via phone and wireless devices with professional communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## CLINICAL TRANSPORTER IApply: Fully In-Person: Roanoke, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R162970## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)## **Facility:**1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R162970 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.***Recruiter:**DEIDRE WILKES**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]**For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.**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