Patient Transporter - Per Diem

Geisinger; Mount Rock (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger in Mount Rock, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dedicated individual for the patient transport role. The position involves transporting patients and equipment throughout hospitals and clinics, ensuring effective patient care and safety.

Key responsibilities include preparing patients for transport, managing wheelchairs, and interacting professionally with patients. A high school diploma is required, along with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

The role includes rotating weekends and holidays. Benefits include a 401(k) plan and wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and belongings to and from departments.
• Assists floor staff to ready patients for transport.
• Maintains wheelchair availability and manages cleaning.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospitals and clinics.

Job Duties

• Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.
• Assists floor staff to ready patients for transport.
• Transports specific patient‑related equipment and beds to requesting departments.
• Utilizes a technology system for various equipment deliveries.
• Enters rental equipment into the appropriate software when needed.
• Assists with wheelchair management by identifying those for cleaning and repair.
• Transports wheelchairs to Central Sterile for cleaning and to ISS for repairs.
• Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
• Takes assignments by calling into the Transport Tracker XT Program to move patients and equipment.
• Properly identifies patients prior to transport and ensures they have identification.
• Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.
• Interacts with patients professionally, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.
• Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets the patient, and communicates the transport destination.

Position Details

Weekends: Rotating weekends. Holidays: Rotation of holidays as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required)
• Experience: Not specified
• Certification(s) and License(s): Not specified
• Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Patient Safety, Teamwork

Benefits of Working at Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools, and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Our Purpose & Values

• Kindness: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• Excellence: Treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• Learning: Share knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow.
• Innovation: Constantly seek new and better ways to care for patients, members, community, and the nation.
• Safety: Provide a safe environment for patients, members, and the Geisinger family.

We are a diverse and inclusive employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.