Patient Transporter

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $13.00 – $15.60 per hour. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Actual salary may vary based on skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

About the role

As a Patient Transporter at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, you will safely transport patients to assigned areas while maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect in accordance with HIPAA regulations. You will perform transport tasks safely, follow Infection Control policies, use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, and ensure compliance with JCAHO regulations. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork with Patient Transport and Environmental Services leadership.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to assigned locations while preserving privacy, dignity, and respect.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform transport tasks in accordance with Infection Control policies, using proper tools, body mechanics, and lifting techniques.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO regulations applicable to transportation.
• Pursue opportunities for improvement and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
• Collaborate with Department Leadership, Nursing Supervisors, Bed Control, and Administrative guidelines to meet hospital needs.
• Work as a team with Patient Transport and Environmental Services leadership, fostering positive partnerships and resolving conflicts proactively.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of start date from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Previous patient care experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and other leave of absence programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial‑wellness resources.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.