Patient Transport Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Transporter to support patient flow at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono. You’ll move patients, assist clinical staff, and ensure safe, efficient transfers in a busy hospital setting.

This entry‑level role requires a High School Diploma/GED, the ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal skills. Training includes Basic Life Support and orientation to hospital transport operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Less than 1 year experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order to accept transport orders.
• Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.
• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient’s family members and guests.
• Helps patients change their clothes, as requested.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.
• Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Judgment

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA certification

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Transporter to support patient flow at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono. You’ll move patients, assist clinical staff, and ensure safe, efficient transfers in a busy hospital setting.

This entry‑level role requires a High School Diploma/GED, the ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal skills. Training includes Basic Life Support and orientation to hospital transport operations.