Job description
Newport News, Virginia
Overview
Works under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor and Director. Safely and efficiently transports patients, patient's belongings and charts via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed. Works as an integral member of the team to assist in transporting specimens, blood, and equipment. Works to ensure that all transport equipment is cleaned and in good working condition.
What you will do
Qualifications
Education
Experience
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Overview
Works under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor and Director. Safely and efficiently transports patients, patient's belongings and charts via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed. Works as an integral member of the team to assist in transporting specimens, blood, and equipment. Works to ensure that all transport equipment is cleaned and in good working condition.
What you will do
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate and consult with referral sources, patients, families, and team members. Provides follow up actions as needed.
Assists patients, family members, and visitors with directions, assisting as needed.
People/Customer Dashboard/Scorecard indicate progress toward achieving departmental goals in employee and customer satisfation scores.
Maintains all equipment needed for transports clean according to Infection Control policies.
Takes ownership in new employee/student/co-worker on-boarding to enhance retention and reduced turnover of staff as evidenced by vacancy rates.
Maintains working knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals, to include patient identifiers and HIPPA.
Safely transports patients using knowledge of Infection Control policies, proper body mechanics, and use of patient identifiers.
Supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.
Ensures proper supplies in transportation office to facilitate timely transports.
Assists with obtaining supplies, specimens, and blood products requested and following appropriate procedure for transporting supplies.
Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations served within the community.
Qualifications
Education
- , High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- 1-3 years Experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or related (Preferred)
As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered:
Health & Wellness:
- Medical Plan Options
- Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
- Wellness & fitness center discounts
- Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
- Riverside Health System services discount
- Flexible spending and savings accounts
- Healthy lifestyle incentives
Peace of Mind:
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Whole Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Financial Support:
- CEUs (MedBridge Education)
- 403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
- Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
- Company Wide Bonus Program
- Employee Help Fund
Work-Life Balance:
- Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
- Extended illness bank
- Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Area retail discounts
- Community involvement opportunities
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