Patient Transporter

Jobtailor; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA seeks compassionate patient transporters to move patients safely by wheelchair or bed, using proper safety equipment. You will monitor patient condition, relay critical information, and support a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and prior patient-care experience. The role requires lifting up to 35 lbs, standing/walking for long periods, and availability for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using appropriate safety equipment.
• Exercise caution around IV lines, pumps, monitors, and other devices.
• Transport specimens and equipment as assigned.
• Monitor patient comfort, safety, and status during transport.
• Relay critical information to staff upon entry or return to department.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Multi-Tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Transport Tracking Software

PPE

Job description

Transport Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using appropriate safety equipment
• Exercise caution around IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, and other medical devices
• Transport specimens and equipment as assigned
• Maintain awareness of isolation precautions and observe standard precautions
• Monitor patients for comfort, safety, and mental and physical status during transport
• Recognize equipment or patient problems and report them to appropriate clinical staff
• Bring patients’ charts and essential records with patients
• Confirm orders or trip requests and review patient status with unit staff
• Relay critical information to staff upon entry or return to the department
• Perform patient-related clerical, maintenance, and non-clinical direct care activities
• Monitor and maintain supplies and materials on transportation equipment
• Clean transportation equipment and report or arrange routine repairs and maintenance
• Follow priorities set by transport tracking software or dispatcher
• Perform other assigned duties within the scope of the position
• Perform the role at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations as scheduled

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS certification required
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred
• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.Auditory and visual skills to include color determination
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to reach above/overhead
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens
• Potential exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient transport, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to medical protocols. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team in a healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BLS Certification
• Patient Care Experience
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Effective Communication
• Multi-Tasking Ability

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Transport
• Safety Equipment Use
• Specimen Transport
• Clerical Activities
• Equipment Maintenance
• Supply Monitoring
• Critical Information Relay
• Isolation Precautions
• Standard Precautions
• Physical Patient Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Coping with Difficult Situations
• Analytical Skills

Certificates & Qualifications

• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care Setting
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Radiation Exposure
• Toxic Chemicals

Tools & Technologies

• Transport Tracking Software
• Personal Protective Equipment