Patient Transportation Technician

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

rivhs in Newport News, VA is seeking a patient transport teammate to safely move patients, belongings, and charts to testing sites, operating rooms, or discharge areas. You will help ensure transport equipment is clean and in good condition, coordinating with clinical staff to maintain safe handoffs for high-risk patients.

Responsibilities also include obtaining necessary equipment, adhering to infection control and body mechanics standards, and supporting onboarding of new staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in customer service or public-facing role.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to testing sites, OR, or discharge.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure safe medication and oxygen handoffs.
• Maintain clean equipment and ensure infection control standards.
• Adhere to HIPAA, patient safety goals, and body mechanics guidelines.
• Assist with onboarding for new team members and department orientation.
• Flex schedule to meet department needs during high census or vacant shifts.
• Assist patients, families, and visitors with directions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients, patient's belongings and charts via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed to testing sites, operating room, or discharge. Works to ensure that all transport equipment is cleaned and in good working condition.

What you will do

• Efficiently and safely transports patients via stretcher, bed or wheelchair. This includes collaborating with clinical staff to ensure proper transition of medication and oxygen. Communicates with clinical and non-clinical leaders to ***escalate*** potential safety issues and ensure proper precautions are taken for high-risk patients.
• Obtains necessary equipment and/or linen required to transport patients. Ensures all equipment needed for transport is clean according to Infection Control policies.
• Ensures legal and policy expectations for transportation are met, including National Patient Safety Goals, HIPAA standards, Infection Control policies, and proper body mechanics.
• Assists with candidate selection and new team member onboarding to include department orientation and training.
• Open to flexible scheduling to meet departmental staffing needs during essential times (i.e. high census, vacant shifts, etc.)
• Assists patients, family members, and visitors with directions, assisting as needed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Experience

1 year Experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or related (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Preferred)

Other Requirements

Weekend Shifts