Patient Transporter

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely escort patients within the hospital using proper body mechanics and clear communication with care teams.

The role requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and offers competitive base pay with shift differentials plus a comprehensive benefits package. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients safely between hospital areas.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients.
• Coordinate with central transport and departments to relay information.

Skills

Patient transport skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

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, healthcare

Compensation

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.

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.

About the Hospital

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Remote Work Availability

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.