Patient Transporter
Hourly Wage Estimate
$14.03 - $18.94 / hour
Job Summary And Qualifications
As our Patient Transporter, you will safely transport patients to assigned areas, maintaining patient privacy, dignity and respect, according to HIPPA regulations. You will perform all transport tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with Infection Control policies and procedures using proper tools, body mechanics and lifting techniques. Ensure regulatory compliance, including JCAHO regulations as they apply to Transportation. You will pursue opportunities for improvement, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in assignments, recognizing that priorities may have to change from time to time and that assignments are subject to change depending upon the needs of the hospital as determined by Department Leadership in conjunction with the Nursing Supervisor, Bed Control (Bed Tracker) and following Administrative guidelines. Work as a team with other members of the Patient Transport and Environmental Services leadership, fostering a partnership with each other and resolving conflicts in a positive and proactive manner to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Environmental Services is preferred
- College degree is preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of the start date
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts