Patient Transporter

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely escort and move patients throughout the hospital using proper body mechanics. The role emphasizes clear communication with staff, visitors, and patients to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in patient care or healthcare support. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, paid time off, and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and patients.
• Experience following safety rules and initiatives in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Transporter safely escorts and transports patients within all areas of the hospital using safe body mechanics.
• Communicates clearly with all staff, visitors, and patients to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Ensures adequate communication of information between central transport and other departments.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftSwing ShiftOverview:OverviewSentara is hiring a Patient TransporterThe 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certification/LicensureNo specific certification or licensure requirementsExperiencePatient care experience (Preferred)Talroo - Allied Health, patient care, customer service, healthcare.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara 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.