Patient Transporter - Emergency Department

Sentara Hospitals

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Hampton, VA Until 10/4/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview:

Sentara Careplex in Hampton, VA, is currently hiring a Patient Transporter for the Emergency Department. This will be for a Full Time, Evening (2nd) Shift position.

                                             

Overview

Safely escorts and transports patients within all areas of the hospital using safe body mechanics. Strictly adheres to all safety rules and initiatives of Sentara. Communicates clearly with all staff, visitors, and patients. Ensures adequate communication of information between central transport and other departments.

Education

  • High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

  • BLS

Experience

  • Previous patient care experience (Required)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Transport patients safely within hospital, communicate effectively, follow safety rules.

Job title

Patient Transporter - Emergency Department

Experience level

required

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be in Hampton, VA, or remote in listed states; remote work permitted

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BLSpatient care

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient transportemergency departmentsafety protocolscommunication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hampton, VA, USA

Remote City