Logistics Specialist - Patient Transport

Geisinger; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated support staff to enhance patient care delivery in a clinical environment. This role involves transporting patients, managing resources, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in assigned areas. The ideal candidate will actively participate in team efforts, contribute to operational improvements, and provide exceptional customer service. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage from day one, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join this forward-thinking team and make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Family-friendly support including parental leave

Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection

Qualifications

• Ability to manage resources and maintain cleanliness in clinical settings.
• Strong customer service skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and manage resources for clinical areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned areas.

Skills

Patient Transport

Data Entry

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

• Supports the care delivery process by performing the required care delivery support activities.
• May assist with any non-clinical activity required to support the delivery of care.
• Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.
• Assists floor staff to ready patients for transport.
• Properly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an I.D. band.
• Manages the resources for an assigned clinical area, including procurement, transport, storage, preparation, cleaning, and maintenance assistance.
• Resources may include any supplies, medications excluding Scheduled Controlled Substances as defined by the DEA, linen, equipment, or other materials required for patient care or for other required activities (does not include staff members).
• Maintains a current understanding of the supplies, equipment, services, other resources, and operations provided by the Support Services departments.
• Maintains data entry to support performance metrics as assigned or required.
• Suggests opportunities for improvement, offers solutions to the issues, and actively works to implement these solutions to improve operations and remove waste from processes.
• Actively participates as a team member in working towards the goals of the assigned unit and organization by supporting the clinical staff as directed, serving as a mentor and trainer for new staff, and providing the highest level of customer service possible.
• Actively works to keep supply rooms, equipment storage rooms, patient rooms, and other assigned areas clean and organized.
• Provides for a safe environment by taking corrective measures to maintain a neat and orderly work environment in optimal functioning order.
• OSHA, Department of Health, and Joint Commission regulations must be followed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments. Certain stipulations do apply.

Hours: 2:30pm-11pm

Weekends and Holidays rotation

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance