Patient Transporter- WEEKENDS

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to support Reading Hospital on weekend shifts, handling the safe movement of patients, equipment, and supplies across the campus. You will work with nursing staff to uphold safety and quality of care while adhering to Tower Health policies.

The role requires standing and walking long distances, pushing/pulling heavy loads, and providing a calm, professional presence throughout transport operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (or equivalent experience).
• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Move patients and equipment safely between units, labs, and treatment areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Assist with patient care staff in transfers and ensure proper handling and safety.
• Maintain PPE practices and participate in annual fit testing as required.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Listening Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Work Schedule: WEEKEND ONLY (Saturday & Sunday). 6:30am-3pm or 10:30pm-7am.

The Patient Transporter:

• Is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients, various blood products from the lab, and other medical items to and from clinical units as well as various diagnostic treatment and testing areas, while adhering to all Tower Health policies and procedures by supporting the nursing staff with the delivery of quality patient care. We are the hub of patient movement and an essential ingredient to the overall flow of the hospital.
• Promotes a safe environment and performs all work-related duties in a safe manner.
• Stays up to date on all PPE education, participates in annual fit testing, and makes sure the proper PPE is being worn for the proper isolation requiring it.
• Provides a positive and reassuring presence while transporting patients to various locations throughout the hospital.
• Efficiently maneuvers various types of patient equipment through hospital halls, elevators, and rooms.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Safely move patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas within the hospital via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, IVs, and other equipment.
• Walk an excess of 10 miles per 8-hour shift, while pushing a patient 60% of that 10+ miles.
• Assist patient care staff in the hands-on process of transferring patients to the transport equipment utilizing safe patient handling and lifting techniques.
• Provides emergency assistance to patients who become ill during transport, calls for proper emergency staff, and remains with patient until that help arrives.
• Transport deceased patients to the Morgue in a timely manner and ensures a clinical staff member accompanies to Morgue in order to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately
• Assist with maintaining an organized and safe department and hospital by promptly and neatly storing transport equipment in approved storage and staging areas only. Promptly removes any equipment with suspected mechanical problems and labels for repair.

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Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area