Clinical Transporter Tech I - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Employment Status:

Part time

Shift:

Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America)

Facility:

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number:

R159778 Clinical Transporter Tech I - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Clinical Transporter I transports patients in the hospital, monitors the patient's condition enroute and during procedures as needed. Also, transports items, equipment, charts and/or specimens that are unable to travel via pneumatic tube system.

The Clinical Transporter I

• 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.

• Provoides quality patient care and service.

• Completes transport calls (responds to, arrives at, completed within expected time for transportation department) in a customer friendly manner.

• Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinicians to meet the transportation needs of the patient.

• Completes documentation and reports changes in patient status to licensed staff.

• Receives and screens in coming requests via phone and other wireless technology.

• Assists with new staff department orientation.

• Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

• Contributes to Carilion Clinics 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.

• Cross-trains and understands needs of other departments or services.

What We Require:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: noneOther Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Utilizes proper body mechanics. Must have knowledgeable of patient's rights and respects the rights of the patient to include accepting or refusing medical care. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that can be stressful with frequent interruptions and requires prioritization changes and problem-solving skills.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

DEIDRE WILKES

Recruiter Email:

dawilkes@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s 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 you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll 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, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training