Patient Transportation Technician

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Transporter to safely move patients, belongings, and charts between testing sites, operating rooms, and discharge areas in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes patient safety, clean equipment, and adherence to infection control policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical staff for smooth handoffs, assisting with onboarding for new team members, and providing flexible scheduling to meet high census periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• CPR/BLS certification may be required or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients via stretcher, bed, or wheelchair, coordinating with clinical staff for safe handoffs.
• Obtain and prepare equipment and linen needed for transport; ensure cleanliness per infection control policies.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety policies; monitor for high-risk situations.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 elevate 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

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.