CLINICAL TRANSPORTER I at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia

Clinical Transporter I

The Clinical Transporter I transports patients independently, monitors the patient's condition en-route and during procedures as needed. Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and/or urgent patient needs. Transports items, equipment, charts and/or specimens that are unable to travel via pneumatic tube system.

• Transports non-monitored patients (via wheelchair, bed, stretcher, transport chair, transcart and other transportation devices), specimens, charts, films, and equipment to and from designated areas within the hospital.
• Transports calls responded to, arrived at, as well as completed within expected TAT for transportation department in a customer friendly manner.
• Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinical disciplines to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between areas of care within the hospital.
• Demonstrates thorough and complete documentation skills in a timely manner. Appropriately reports changes in patient status to licensed staff.
• Utilizes effective communication skills. Receives and screens incoming requests via phone and other wireless technology. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and/or other health care professionals.
• Assists in new staff department orientation.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics.
• Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. Knowledgeable of patient's rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental operational excellence targets and scorecard goals.
• Maintains oxygen and wheelchairs, stretchers, transport-chairs, transcarts, etc.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: None required. Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

Compensation Range: $15.00 - $21.07

Recruiter: DEIDRE WILKES

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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, well enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.