Clinical Transporter Tech I

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Patient Transporter responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients and necessary items within the hospital. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma, and a commitment to patient care and teamwork. The role invites those ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment while promoting wellness.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• One to three years of related experience preferred.
• Must complete American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and items safely within the hospital.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to meet patient transportation needs.
• Maintains thorough documentation of patient status and transport conditions.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition Number: 151469

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Transports patients independently monitoring 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.

• 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
• Utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Maintain 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 education preferred.

Experience: One to three years of related experience preferred.

License, certification, and/or registration:None required.

Life Support:Must successfully complete American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position including: Basic Life Support (BLS).

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

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, never discouraged 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, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Recruiter: DEIDRE A WILKES
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
Referral Bonus Program Reward Amount (if eligible): $0.00
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. 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:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

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Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. 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.