Patient Transporter

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely escort and move patients throughout the hospital. The role emphasizes safe body mechanics, clear communication with staff and visitors, and adherence to Sentara safety initiatives.

There is a base hourly pay range of $17.54 to $25.58 for full-time positions, with potential shift differentials and overtime. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Patient care experience is preferred.
• No specific certification required.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients safely within the hospital using proper body mechanics.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients and relay information between central transport and other departments.
• Adhere to safety rules and Sentara initiatives.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Transporter### Patient TransporterApply: On-Site: Virginia Beach, VA: Flexible time: Posted Today: JR-108268**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:**# **Overview**Sentara is hiring a **Patient Transporter**The Patient Transporter safely escorts and transports patients within all areas of the hospital using safe body mechanics. Strictly adheres to all safety rules and initiatives of Sentara. Communicates clearly with all staff, visitors, and patients. Ensures adequate communication of information between central transport and other departments.### **Education*** High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)# ### **Certification/Licensure*** No specific certification or licensure requirements### **Experience*** Patient care experience (Preferred)Talroo - Allied Health, patient care, customer service, healthcareWe 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, 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.**Sentara Princess Anne Hospital** is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.**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.### About UsSentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!