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Patient Transporter, Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
The Patient Transporter Lead is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care within Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish work assignments for the Patient Transporters.
- Dispatch Patient Transporters as workflow requires.
- Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department equipment conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (EPIC).
- Adhere to Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
- Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients visitors physicians and co-workers.
- Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others exercising good judgment in performance of job duties.
- Demonstrate courtesy compassion and respect to others in adherence with the hospitals philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments.
- Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
- Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients.
Summary of Other Job Duties and Expectations
- Must demonstrate competence in handling patients from all age groups (pediatrics to geriatrics).
- Document and alert the Radiology Supervisor/Director of the malfunction of various types of medical equipment used in the performance of job duties.
- Make recommendations to the Radiology Manager and Director as to additional transport IV poles and oxygen equipment needed to operate the department.
- Make recommendation to nursing staff on how to use proper transport modes for patients.
- Maintain established department policies procedures objectives and quality improvement programs as well as safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Assist in the interview process with new hires when requested.
- Assist the Nursing Supervisor in monitoring stock levels and order supplies as needed staying within the established expense budget.
- Recognize emergency situations and initiate code procedures and CPR if necessary.
- Assure proper handling of patients IV and other medical devices during transport.
- Assist in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs stretchers beds and radiographic tables utilizing safety procedures and correct body mechanics.
- Clean and initiate repairs as necessary on all transport equipment.
- Fill oxygen tanks as needed and check oxygen regulators for proper operations prior to use.
- Utilize proper isolation techniques according to Hospital policy.
- Utilize Radiology Information System (computer system) to accurately perform all functions assigned.
- Utilize the Hospital Information System (EPIC) regarding transport.
- Must be proficient at relaying clinical information quickly and accurately to other medical personnel inside and outside the hospital.
- Assist patients to and from stretchers wheelchairs and radiology equipment to include CT/MRI scanner.
- Attend in-services hospital-wide orientations and other meetings as required.
- Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the appropriate supervisor.
- Rotate call as needed.
- Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
- May be crossed trained as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports To:Radiology Manager though may also be assigned work from the Administrative Director of Radiology.
Supervises:Patient Transporters
Responsibilities:N/A
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education:High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:N/A
Experience
3 years as a transporter. Preferred dispatch experience.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Must be BLS certified within 45 days of employment.
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
