Patient Tranporter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – Guild Education

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely escort and transport patients throughout the hospital using proper body mechanics. The role requires adherence to all safety rules and Sentara initiatives, and clear communication with staff, visitors, and patients.

Responsibilities include relaying information between central transport and other departments to ensure seamless patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely escort and transport patients throughout the hospital using proper body mechanics.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients.
• Ensure adequate communication of information between central transport and other departments.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftSecond (Evenings)Overview:OverviewSentara is hiring a Patient TransporterThe 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certification/LicensureNo specific certification or licensure requirementsExperiencePatient care experience (Preferred)Talroo - Allied Health, patient care, customer service, healthcareWe 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, standby/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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.