Patient Transporter

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

401k Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Patient Transporter in Norfolk, VA to escort and transport patients throughout the hospital with emphasis on safety and clear communication. This full-time role supports patient flow and interdepartmental coordination on the 2:00 pm–10:30 pm shift, Monday through Friday.

The position requires a High School diploma and BLS certification within 90 days of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Patient Care Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients safely within hospital using proper body mechanics.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients.
• Coordinate information between Central Transport and other departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Transporter

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Full Time, 2nd Shift, 2:00p-10:30p Monday thru Friday

City/State Norfolk, VA

Work Shift Second (Evenings)

Overview As a Patient Transporter with Sentara, you will safely escort and transport patients within all areas of the hospital using safe body mechanics. The Patient Transporter strictly adheres to all safety rules and initiatives of Sentara. You will be responsible for communicating clearly with all staff, visitors, and patients. You will also ensure adequate communication of information between Central Transport and other departments.

Education HS - High School Grad or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National w/in 90 days of hire

Experience

• Patient Care Preferred

Keywords: Customer Service, Patient Transporter, Talroo-Allied Health, hospital, patient care

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $17.54 - $25.58 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.