Patient Transporter - Day Shift

UVA Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking team members to assist patients and families with hospitality, logistics, and non-clinical support needs. These roles ensure a smooth healthcare experience by delivering welcoming, supportive service and assisting in patient transport and comfort during their stay.

Entry-level positions require little to no prior experience; duties are routine, supervised, and designed to maintain safety and quality patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: Virginia Driver’s License (VADL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with hospitality and support needs.
• Provide visitor assistance and safe, comfortable patient transport.
• Attend to general comfort and non-clinical needs during the stay.

Skills

Patient hospitality

Visitor assistance

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

These roles focus on assisting patients and their families with hospitality, logistical, and support needs. These roles are essential for ensuring a smooth and efficient healthcare experience.

These positions focus on providing excellent service and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for patients and their families. These roles aim to enhance the patient experience through visitor assistance, safe and comfortable patient transport, and ensuring other general comfort and other non-clinical needs are met during their stay.

Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functions. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience.

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience. Work is routine and follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are routine with clearly defined solutions. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: Virginia Driver’s License (VADL) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently driving, traveling (distance greater than 1 mile) and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull >200lbs. Job is outdoors so seasonal exposure to weather elements. May be exposed to fumes, noise, outdoor climate, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $16.50 - $23.30 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.