Patient Transporter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental and military leave

Educational assistance or student loan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sentara Health seeks a Patient Transporter to safely escort and move patients within the hospital, following safety rules and coordinating with central transport and clinical staff. This role emphasizes clear communication with patients and colleagues.

The position is based at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, offering competitive base pay and benefits, with opportunities for shift differentials and overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

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, 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.

The Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.