Patient Transporter - Night Shift

Patient Transporter - Night Shift

Provides safe transport of the right patient to the right location while maintaining a high level of productivity. Responsible for patient transports, distributing equipment and supplies, morgue duties, mentoring, and managing supplies for transports. In addition, will perform routine transports working in any zone. Services are provided to patients, visitors, and health care staff twenty-four hours / day and seven days / week.

Transports patients via wheelchair van safely to and from Medical Center buildings

Ensures wheelchairs are locked securely into position when transporting patients

Maintains accurate daily records of number of trips, individuals transported, miles, and gallons of gas used during transport

Performs transport duties including morgue trips, body releases, managing viewings, providing lift assistance, maintaining supply of oxygen tanks for transport use

Verifies the destination and identity of the patient to be transported by matching transport request information to the travel log or by other method if travel log is not available or appropriate

Transports patients safely by ensuring that equipment is clean and in good repair and by using proper transfer and transport techniques

Performs the delivery of supplies and equipment to various areas within the Medical Center

Cleans equipment after each patient use

Inspects all equipment and supplies upon receipt and prior to delivery

Works efficiently to maintain high productivity, minimize idle time, and follow appropriate transport procedures

Works as a part of Patient and Guest Services to help provide all aspects of services

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education : High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent experience

Experience : No experience required

Licensure : American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver AED Course required within 90 days of hire

Physical Demands

Job requires frequently standing / bending / stooping / traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, outdoor climate, blood / body fluids, and infectious disease

Position Compensation Range : $12.41 - $23.77 Hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions / procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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