Patient Transporter - Full Time

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health's Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a patient transport aide to move patients safely and efficiently across departments during day shifts. You will screen entrants as assigned and assist clinical staff by providing courteous, reliable service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, safety focus, and a professional demeanor. Prior healthcare experience is a plus, and BLS is preferred or required before orientation ends depending

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Good verbal expression and comprehension; ability to quickly establish rapport, confidence, and trust; personable and tactful; high regard for safety; phone manners.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients throughout the hospital in a safe, friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
• Screen people entering the hospital as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Rapport building

Safety awareness

Phone etiquette

Job description

JOB LOCATION – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT – Full Time (Days)

Job Purpose

The aide is responsible to transport patients throughout the hospital in a safe, friendly, timely, and efficient manner according to department standards and training. The aide will provide screening of people entering the hospital as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education:

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:

• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Good verbal expression and comprehension; ability to quickly establish rapport, confidence, and trust; personable and tactful; high regard for safety; phone manners.

Licenses/Certificates:

• BLS is required and must be completed prior to the end of the orientation period