Patient Transport Tech - Full Time

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Patient Transport Tech I to safely transport patients and manage patient flow in Richmond, Virginia. Responsibilities include assistance with medical emergencies, patient transport to various areas, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate should possess CPR certification within 30 days of hire, experience in healthcare settings preferred, and strong communication skills. This position may require working rotating shifts and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Must have strong critical-thinking skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from nursing units.
• Assist with medical emergencies as needed.
• Ensure patient safety using BEEP tools.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Post-High School courses in allied health

Tools

Tele Tracking XT

Cerner

Epic

iPhone

Job description

The Patient Transport Tech I transports patients with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to and from nursing units in support of direct patient care. Responds to and assists with medical emergencies and Telemetry messages from cardiac monitoring devices to notify clinicians or technologists appropriately. Transports cardiac patients and reacts to radiology/non-radiology treatment/procedural areas, and cardiac units. Delivers specimens, medications and medical equipment throughout the organization. Provides assistance by managing patient flow to the Emergency Department and Bed Management to prevent and relieve diversions and high census. Ensures patient safety utilizing Behavior Expectation for Error Prevention (BEEP) tools. Works collaboratively with fellow team members to provide a safe, caring, respectful and comfortable experience for all and assists with emergency medical responses.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• CPR preferred
• National Association of Healthcare Transport Management (NAHTM) Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT) preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire date
• National Association of Healthcare Transport Management (NAHTM) Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT) preferred

Experience Required

• Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e‑mail, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical‑thinking skills.

Experience Preferred

• One (1) year previous work experience in a healthcare setting and/or customer service
• Previous experience in intense and high‑stress clinical environments and/or situations

Education/Training Required

• High school graduate or equivalent

Education/Training Preferred

• Post‑High School courses from an accredited program in an allied health or healthcare‑related field

Independent Actions Required

• Uses critical‑thinking skills to recognize changes in a patient’s baseline status before and during transport, which may include medical emergencies.
• Recognizes changes in a patient’s baseline status before transporting.
• Interacts effectively with nursing units, physicians, technologists and patients.
• Documents specimen and medical equipment inventories.
• Efficiently utilizes Tele Tracking XT, Cerner, Epic, MX‑40, bed exit alarm, Power Chart, Orchestrate, Vocera and iPhone for direct patient care.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Additional Position Requirements

• Must be prepared to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours and during inclement weather to ensure patient flow and throughput.
• Employee is subject to outside environmental conditions when providing requested services.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking (distance)
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking
• Able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, adapt to frequent change in a fast pace environment

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