Night Shift Patient Transport & Care Support Specialist

Penn State Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance (75% discount)

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Attendant to ensure safe and efficient movement of patients and items to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas. You will support nursing staff while upholding established policies and quality patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of direct patient care, and prior customer service experience. CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of direct patient care experience required.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• BLS-Heartsaver certification required OR must obtain a hospital-approved CPR or BLS program within 3-weeks of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients and items to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas.
• Support the nursing staff with the delivery of quality patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

BLS certified

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Attendant to ensure safe and efficient movement of patients and items to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas. You will support nursing staff while upholding established policies and quality patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of direct patient care, and prior customer service experience. CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of hire.