Patient Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Salisbury (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient transport team member to move patients between clinical units and diagnostic/treatment areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. You will handle equipment, respond to alerts, and support patient flow with a focus on exceptional service and safety.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification within 180 days, and a compassionate, positive demeanor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to deliver high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate compassion, positivity and a helpful attitude in interactions with patients and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• BLS - Basic Life Support by American Heart Association within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds as directed by staff.
• Attend in-service education and departmental meetings for planning and initiatives.
• Support patient throughput and hospital capacity by using transport software.
• Coordinate activities in the discharge holding area.
• Handle portable oxygen cylinders safely and manage transport equipment.
• Receive and document transportation assignments and maintain inventory of equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Compassionate disposition

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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