Patient Tranporter

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely escort and transport patients throughout the hospital. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and effective communication with staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include moving patients with proper body mechanics and ensuring information flow between central transport and other departments, supporting smooth patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• No specific certification or licensure requirements.
• Patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients within the hospital using safe body mechanics.
• Adhere to all safety rules and Sentara initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients about patient status and needs.
• Ensure accurate information transfer between central transport and other departments.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Patient Transporter

The Patient Transporter safely escorts and transports patients within all areas of the hospital using safe body mechanics. Strictly adheres to all safety rules and initiatives of Sentara. Communicates clearly with all staff, visitors, and patients. Ensures adequate communication of information between central transport and other departments.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Patient care experience (Preferred)

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $17.54 - $25.58 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

The Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.