Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

Assist Medical Imaging and other hospital departments with safe transport of patients and other items as needed. Provides basic patient care duties as needed. Works assigned scheduled shift including overtime, holidays, weekends, and evenings. Some of the major job functions include, but are not limited to: Greets and provides assistance to misguided or lost visitors. Answers cell phone or carries pager. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies. Assists in training and orientation of other employees. Performs other duties as requested. Transports equipment, supplies or other patient related items as needed. Routinely cleans equipment and identifies equipment in need of repair.

About Us: We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Type: Classification: Non Exempt

Job Summary: The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: Previous experience in a patient care setting or EMT preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with health care workers and patients. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Must be able to work as a “team player” with medical staff, nursing staff, MI staff, patients, and visitors.

Physical Demands: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other: May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes. On call responsibilities as directed: Yes. Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes. The base compensation range for this role is $17.28 - $23.42 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.