Patient Transporter

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter transports patients and patient equipment throughout Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, helping provide a safe, comfortable healing environment and excellent patient service. The role involves transporting patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher; keeping transport equipment clean and disinfected; and working with nursing, medical staff, other hospital departments, teammates, and management to support efficient operations. Part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Maintain good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and wear a uniform.
Hold American Heart Association CPR certification or obtain certification through HHS.
Have a GED or high school diploma.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
Be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach continuously throughout a shift.
Be able to push and pull carts or equipment weighing over 100 pounds on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Patient transportation experience, or experience in cleaning, environmental services, custodial or janitorial work, healthcare, patient care, or equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers.
Work with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to support excellent patient satisfaction.
Demonstrate cooperation, patience, effective communication, and a willingness to work as part of a team.
Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to help ensure patient safety.
Follow HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.