Patient Transporter

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED