Patient Transporter - PRN - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients safely within the facility, assisting with wheelchair, stretcher, or bed transfers while maintaining high safety standards. The role emphasizes comforting patients and ensuring equipment is secured during transport.

The transporter will follow infection prevention guidelines, use AIDET communication, and support patient flow and comfort throughout the patient journey in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Uses proper transfer techniques and body mechanics during transport.
• Secures patient equipment (IV lines, monitors, pumps) during transport.
• Monitors fall risks and implements safety measures before, during, and after transport.
• Cleans and disinfects transport equipment and shared hospital gear.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Patient-focused approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

Patient Transporters are responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients within MWH and SH. They provide non-emergency transport services, assisting patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, while upholding the highest standards of safety and care. Patient Transporters ensure that patients' medical equipment is properly secured during transport, and they maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the process. As frontline members of the patient care team, Patient Transporters play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience, quality of care, and patient flow. Beyond their physical duties, they provide comfort and security to patients, helping to ease anxiety and ensure a smooth transport experience. Their attention to detail, empathy, and professionalism are key to delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from different departments and areas within the healthcare facility via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed (e.g. transport for admissions, diagnostic and procedural services, unit-to-unit transfers, and discharges).
• Provides safe patient handling by using proper transfer and lift devices, while employing safe body mechanics during patient transfers and transport of both the patient and equipment.
• Secures patient's medical equipment (e.g., IV lines, pumps, monitors, oxygen tanks, etc.) during transport, maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the process.
• Identifies patient's fall risk and implements general patient fall reduction strategies (e.g., bed in low position, bed/chair alarm, call bell within patient's reach, etc.) before, during and after completion of transport.
• Cleans and disinfects patient transport equipment and/or shared hospital equipment before and after use per hospital policy and procedures.
• Adheres to organization's infection prevention guidelines and practices (e.g., handwashing, PPE use, etc.) to ensure patient and staff safety and reduce the transmission of infections.
• Demonstrates use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thank you) at the beginning and end of patient transport.
• Provides patient comfort during transport by positioning the patient and medical equipment properly, applying sheets or blankets for privacy and warmth, and communicating expectations of the process (e.g., "going over a bump").
• Observes and monitors the patient's physical and mental status during transport to identify changes in condition; communicates noted changes to the patient's primary nurse or closest clinical team member; initiates MSET or Code process as indicated for emergent situations.
• Demonstrates safe patient hand-off communication at all transitions of care; communicates all identified patient needs and pertinent information to the nurse or designated clinical team member; escalates patient concerns via the chain of command.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials during transport, which may include portable oxygen, to ensure their continued availability and non-interruption of services.
• Ensures proper functioning, safety, and storage of transport equipment in designated areas; identifies and reports transport equipment malfunctions per hospital's policy and procedure.
• Performs transport assignments as assigned via the electronic transport algorithm and/or at the direction of the transport dispatcher or transport leadership; utilizes mobile transport applications to track initiation, progress and conclusion of transport assignment.
• Transports designated equipment (per department guidelines) to and from different departments and areas within the healthcare facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy loads
• Professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach

Physical Requirements

Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

Compensation Pay Range

$17.00 - $17.00

Equal Opportunity

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.