Patient Transporter - Day Shift

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$3,000.
vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Provides safe transport of the right patient to the right location while maintaining a high level of productivity. Responsible for patient transportsdistributing 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 & health care staff twenty-four hours/day and seven days/week. This has many opportunities for students, full time, and varying shift times available. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000. (This bonus comes with a 1yr service agreement) Ensures wheelchairs are locked securely into position when transporting patients 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 timeand 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 < 20lbs, 20 - 50lbs, 50 - 100lbs and > 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.