Evening Shift Hospital Patient Transporter

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, based at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, is seeking a Central Transporter to safely move patients and support hospital operations. The role focuses on patient handling, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to safety procedures within the Central Transport unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and minimal prior experience, with opportunities to develop reporting and organizational skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year experience in a distribution center or related field
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with lifting, moving, and positioning patients at the technologist’s request.
• Transports or moves patients with appropriate awareness of uniqueness of patient, ranging from infant to adult.
• Clean and Sterilize Instrument trays using established procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Properly clean and maintain Medical Equipment.
• Washes stretchers between each patient’s use and places a clean bath blanket on the stretcher.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, based at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, is seeking a Central Transporter to safely move patients and support hospital operations. The role focuses on patient handling, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to safety procedures within the Central Transport unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and minimal prior experience, with opportunities to develop reporting and organizational skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting.