CLINICAL TRANSPORTER I - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
About The Position
The Clinical Transporter I independently transports patients within the hospital, monitors their condition during transportation and procedures as needed, and uses the transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for urgent or emergent needs. The role also transports items, equipment, charts, and specimens that cannot be sent through the pneumatic tube system. The transporter collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other clinical disciplines to support patients moving between areas of care. The role requires timely documentation, reporting changes in patient status to licensed staff, effective communication with patients and colleagues, and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. The position also supports new staff orientation, maintains transport equipment and oxygen, and participates in departmental performance improvement and operational excellence activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Independently transport non-monitored patients using wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, transport chairs, transcarts, and other transportation devices.
- Transport specimens, charts, films, equipment, and other items to and from designated hospital areas.
- Respond to transportation requests and complete transports within expected turnaround times in a customer-friendly manner.
- Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, and other clinical disciplines to meet patient transportation needs between areas of care.
- Document thoroughly and promptly, and report changes in patient status to licensed staff.
- Receive and screen incoming requests by phone and wireless technology, using effective communication and telephone etiquette.
- Assist with orientation of new department staff.
- Use proper body mechanics.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, respecting patient rights, including the right to accept or refuse medical care.
- Contribute to performance improvement activities and departmental operational excellence targets and scorecard goals.
- Maintain oxygen and transportation equipment, including wheelchairs, stretchers, transport chairs, and transcarts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
