Patient Transporter- Weekends

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a Patient Transporter for Weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) with options for night or day hours. You will move patients and medical items safely between units and diagnostic areas, supporting nursing staff and ensuring adherence to PPE protocols.

The role emphasizes staying safe and efficient in a busy hospital environment. Responsibilities include transporting equipment, assisting with transfers, and providing emergency support as needed while

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings required for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Safely move patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Walk an excess of 10 miles per 8-hour shift, pushing a patient 60% of that distance.
• Assist patient care staff in transferring patients to transport equipment using safe handling and lifting techniques.
• Provide emergency assistance to patients who become ill during transport and stay with the patient until help arrives.
• Transport deceased patients to the Morgue with a staff member present to complete paperwork.
• Keep the department organized by storing transport equipment in approved areas and tagging for repair as needed.
• Support nursing staff with delivery of quality patient care and act as a hub for patient movement.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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.

Job Summary

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

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

Education Requirements

• 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.