Patient Transport Tech - Full Time

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Transport Tech I to move patients (including those with AEDs) and support direct patient care. The role involves responding to medical emergencies, assisting with telemetry alerts, and transporting specimens, medications, and equipment across the hospital.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR within 30 days, and strong communication. Prior healthcare or high-stress experience is preferred; shifts include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• CPR preferred and CPR within 30 days of hire.
• NAHTM CHT preferred.
• Experience with basic computer software and Microsoft applications.
• Strong communication and critical-thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, including those with AEDs, to and from nursing units.
• Responds to medical emergencies and telemetry messages to notify clinicians.
• Delivers specimens, medications and medical equipment throughout the organization.
• Assists with patient flow to the Emergency Department to prevent diversions and high census.
• Maintains patient safety using BEEP tools and follows policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical-thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Tele Tracking XT

MX-40

Bed exit alarm

PowerChart

Orchestrate

Vocera

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 in order 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. 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 in 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 action(s) 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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
N/A

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 environment conditions when providing requested services.

Age Specific groups served:
All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting up to 35 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Ranges:

Patient Transport Tech I: $15.69 - $23.53
Patient Transport Tech II: $16.08 - $24.12
Patient Transport Tech III: $16.08 - $24.12

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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