Patient Transporter PRN
About the role
Chippenham Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 460+ bed acute care facility on the Southside of Richmond with over 50 years of pioneering healthcare, recognized as a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center, and awarded the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. As a Patient Transporter PRN you will be responsible for moving patients safely throughout the facility while upholding privacy, dignity, and infection‑control standards.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients to assigned areas, maintaining patient privacy, dignity and respect, according to HIPAA regulations.
- 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.
- Pursue opportunities for improvement, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in assignments.
- Recognize that priorities may change and assignments are subject to change based on hospital needs as determined by Department Leadership, Nursing Supervisor, Bed Control (Bed Tracker) and Administrative guidelines.
- Work as a team with other members of the Patient Transport and Environmental Services leadership, fostering partnership and resolving conflicts positively to ensure efficient department operation.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Patient Transport or Environmental Services is required.
- College degree is preferred.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include comprehensive 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 such as 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. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Pay
The hourly wage estimate for this position is $14.03 – $18.94 per hour. This range represents the typical wage of candidates hired; actual salary may be based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.