Transportation Aide

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The Transportation Aide assists Medical Imaging and other hospital departments by safely transporting patients and other items, and provides basic patient care duties as needed. The role supports patient safety and comfort, communicates with patients and healthcare staff, and helps maintain clean, orderly equipment and work areas. The assigned schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the position may also require overtime, holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with healthcare workers and patients.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to work as a team player with medical staff, nursing staff, Medical Imaging staff, patients, and visitors.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
On-call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a patient care setting or as an EMT.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients and other items for Medical Imaging and other hospital departments.
Provide basic patient care duties as needed.
Greet and assist visitors who are misguided or lost.
Answer a cell phone or carry a pager.
Follow hospital and departmental policies.
Assist with training and orientation of other employees.
Transport equipment, supplies, and other patient-related items as needed.
Routinely clean equipment and identify equipment in need of repair.
Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department.
Explain procedures and post-procedure orders to patients to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Prioritize workflow according to patient condition and ensure timely patient arrival and departure.
Use patient satisfaction and practice performance data to identify improvement opportunities and participate in planning and improvement processes.
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions when required.
Clean examination surfaces between patients, provide clean linen, and immediately clean spills using universal precautions.
Store accessory equipment properly when not in use.
Work as part of a team, communicate professionally with coworkers, and facilitate and participate in regular staff meetings.
Follow routine standards and safely manipulate equipment within its limitations.
Maintain sterile equipment and fields and perform equipment warm-up and quality control procedures as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.