Central Transporter - Full Time - Evening Shift

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Hazleton Station (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Central Transporter for the evening shift at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. The role supports safe patient transport within the facility, lifting and moving patients as needed, and maintaining clean equipment and trays.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy health care setting. This full-time evening position offers steady hours and an opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lifting, moving, and positioning patients as requested by technologists.
• Transport patients safely and efficiently within the hospital.
• Clean and sterilize instrument trays using established procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-TimeEvening ShiftDepartmentCentral TransportShift DetailsEvening Shift, 12p to 8p and weekendsJob IDwd-JR140291PostedAugust 25, 2026Central Transporter - Full Time - Evening ShiftJoin a team that delivers excellence.Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.SummaryUnder the Central Transport Cost center the Central Transporter provides safe and timely transport for patients through the hospital.Job DutiesAssists with lifting, moving, and positioning patients at the technologist’s requestTransports or moves patients with appropriate awareness of uniqueness of patient, ranging from infant to adultClean and Sterilize Instrument trays using established proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipmentProperly clean and maintain Medical EquipmentWashes stretchers between each patient’s use and places a clean bath blanket on the stretcherMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GEDLess than 1 year experience in a distribution center or related fieldAbility to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Physical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes..LocationLehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton700 E Broad St, 18201, Hazleton, United States (Map)