Patient Transporter – Intensive Care Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Career advancement opportunities

Work perks

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to support the Intensive Care Unit in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time night-shift role requires safe patient handling and clear communication with clinical staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and a preference for patient care experience. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within Sentara Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Transporter to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, in the Intensive Care Unit.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, night shift.

Department/Position Overview:

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

Certification/Licensure

• American Health Associate BLS Certification required

Experience

• Patient care experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

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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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.

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.