Patient Transportation Technician

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $15.00 - $19.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients, patient's belongings and charts via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed to testing sites, operating room, or discharge. Works to ensure that all transport equipment is cleaned and in good working condition.

What you will do

Efficiently and safely transports patients via stretcher, bed or wheelchair. This includes collaborating with clinical staff to ensure proper transition of medication and oxygen. Communicates with clinical and non-clinical leaders to escalate potential safety issues and ensure proper precautions are taken for high-risk patients.

Obtains necessary equipment and/or linen required to transport patients. Ensures all equipment needed for transport is clean according to Infection Control policies. Ensures legal and policy expectations for transportation are met, including National Patient Safety Goals, HIPAA standards, Infection Control policies, and proper body mechanics.

Assists with candidate selection and new team member onboarding to include department orientation and training. Open to flexible scheduling to meet departmental staffing needs during essential times (i.e. high census, vacant shifts, etc.) Assists patients, family members, and visitors with directions, assisting as needed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred) Experience 1 year Experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or related (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification

• American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Preferred) Other Requirements Weekend Shifts To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .