Patient Transportation Technician

Riverside Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a patient transport teammate to move patients, charts and belongings safely by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. You will work with clinical staff to ensure safe patient transitions and proper handling of medications and oxygen.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), 1 year of public/customer service experience, and CPR/BLS certification (preferred). Weekend and variable shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1 year experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or related (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/ARC (Upon Hire) (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely transports patients via stretcher, bed or wheelchair.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to ensure proper transition of medication and oxygen.
• Communicates with leaders to escalate safety issues and ensure precautions for high-risk patients.
• Obtains equipment and linen needed to transport patients; ensures equipment is clean per Infection Control policies.
• Ensures compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, HIPAA, Infection Control, and proper body mechanics.
• Assists with candidate selection and onboarding to include department orientation and training.
• Open to flexible scheduling to meet departmental staffing needs during essential times.
• Assists patients, family members, and visitors with directions.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring 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.OverviewResponsible 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 doEfficiently 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Preferred)Experience1 year Experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or related (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Preferred)Other RequirementsWeekend ShiftsTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.