Patient Transporter

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers or beds. You will support throughput, respond to alerts, and help maintain accurate information and inventory levels.

Responsibilities include safe transport, participation in trainings, and coordination in discharge areas. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, compassionate service, and BLS certification within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to provide high level customer service while remaining compassionate.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• BLS – Basic Life Support certification within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and promptly as directed by clinical staff and policy.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings for transportation planning.
• Use transport software to support patient throughput and capacity initiatives.
• Coordinate activities in the discharge holding area and manage equipment like oxygen cylinders.
• Document transportation assignments and handle medical equipment sanitation and stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Compassionate disposition

Multi-tasking

BLS CPR within 180 days

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

Moves patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and other equipment. Coordinates patient transport activities in the facility as well as at the entrances. Responds to various alerts to prevent and assist with emergent situations. Performs equipment distribution functions and inventory management for clinical equipment in clinical areas. Delivers a high level of customer service and ensures the satisfaction of patients and staff and participants in providing and maintaining accurate information and inventory levels.

Job Duties

Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures. Completes all training requirements and attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings for transportation planning and initiatives. Supports patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives by using transport software, to facilitate timely patient transports. Coordinates activities in the discharged patient holding area. Handles portable oxygen cylinders safely. Obtains transport equipment for transport. Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Performs equipment functions such as receiving, counting, stocking, transporting, cleaning and sanitizing medical equipment. Takes excess oxygen tanks to appropriate storage areas and ensures oxygen tanks are in appropriate holders.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED Ability to demonstrate the importance of and ability to provide a high level of customer service. Ability to display a compassionate, positive, and upbeat disposition in interactions with customers/patients. Ability to multi-task and take initiative. BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 180 Days.

Physical Demands

Lift 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.

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Position Type & Location

Title: Patient Transporter

Work Shift: Evening Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: variable Department: Lehigh Valley Health Network

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN's culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.