Patient Transporter

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave and Parental Leave

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include ensuring information flow between central transport and other departments, supporting patient care, and adhering to Sentara safety initiatives. A high school diploma is required; patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Transporter

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.

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Swing Shift

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Patient Transporter. 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)

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may 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.