Patient Transporter - Part Time

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,250

Shift differentials up to $2

Tuition reimbursement up to $40,000

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter to assist with transfers and transport of patients, equipment and belongings within the hospital and clinics. The role emphasizes patient safety, professional interaction, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Position offers a $1,250 sign-on incentive for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $15.25 per hour with shift differentials, and potential tuition support of up to $40,000 to become a nurse.

Qualifications

• No clinical license required.
• Patient transport skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to work in hospital/clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transfers using transport equipment and devices.
• Transport patients, belongings and equipment between departments and clinics.
• Identify patients prior to transport and verify identification bands.
• Utilize hospital technology systems for transport requests and updates.
• Maintain wheelchair availability and clean/return transport equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure timely patient care.

Job description

• Assists floor staff with patient transfers to and from mode of transport.
• Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.
• Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.
• Lifts and maneuvers patients using proper body mechanics and equipment, as needed.
• Transports specific patient care equipment, specialty carts, and beds to requesting departments.
• Assists with equipment management by identifying those needing cleaning and repair.
• Transports soiled equipment to the appropriate cleaning area and broken equipment to be biomed for repairs.
• Cleans soiled patient care equipment and stages for redistribution.
• Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
• Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets patient, and communicates the transport destination to the patient.
• Interacts with patients in a professional manner, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.
• Receives patient and equipment transport assignments via Smartphone.
• Properly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an identification band.
• Uses technology system for patient and equipment transports.
• Utilizes the Delay and Postpone function within technology system to identify process delays in transportation of patients and/or equipment.
• Issues rental equipment and log equipment when distributing.
• Adheres to the Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Keep Patients Moving! Join Our Team as a Patient Transporter.

Make a real impact in healthcare by helping patients get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and with compassion. We’re looking for dependable, people‑focused team members to transport patients and equipment throughout the hospital and clinics — no clinical license required.

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Transporter a $1,250.00 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $1,250.00 sign-on bonus paid in two installments. Certain stipulations do apply.
• Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week, Days
• Weekends and Holidays rotation

Why Geisinger?

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance