Patient Transport

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionTransports patients from their room throughout hospital as needed to ancillary departments; adheres to schedules and notifies departments of schedule changes in a timely manner. Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner including use of AIDET.Essential Job FunctionsTransports patients and patient related items to and from various hospital locations to ancillary departments utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safe patient transport. Ensures patient is covered for comfort and/or privacy. Stays with patient at all times. Gives Hand-off communication to the receiving nurse. Verifies patient information using two forms of verification and makes sure the patient has proper identification bracelet. Notifies appropriate department within five minutes of patient delay for scheduled procedure or therapy sessions. Maintains daily transportation logs which includes departure and arrival times, name of patient, and/or equipment transported. May provide life saving care during emergency codes.Monitors and inspects patient care equipment prior to and during transports. Cleans and maintains hospital transport equipment/wheel chairs and uses hospital monitor program to monitor transport as per schedule and disinfects surfaces between transports. Reviews equipment/orientation checklist at least annually to ensure competent use of equipment.Employment QualificationsEducation Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.Preferred Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GEDSpecialty/Major:Preferred Education:Specialty/Major:Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.Licensure/Certification Required:BLS upon hire or obtained within the employee''s department orientation period.Licensure/Certification Preferred:Minimum QualificationsMinimum Years and Type of Experience:Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Healthcare and/or transport experience preferredBon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusS cheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:All (United States of America)Department:Patient Transport - St. Francis - DowntownAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] .

Created: 2025-10-04