Transporter

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Gettysburg is seeking a Transport Services team member to support patient transportation. You will move patients between clinical, ancillary and support areas and assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics.

The role requires function in a fast-paced hospital environment, adherence to safety guidelines, and participation in dispatching duties to optimize transport flow. A High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support department areas as directed.
• Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers using appropriate body mechanics to perform patient lifts.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Dispatching duties: receiving transport requests, dispatching available transporters based on priorities, coordinating transports to minimize delays, and maintaining documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Department: Gettysburg Transport Services

Schedule

PRN, Day/Evening/Nights (As Needed)

Hours: Monday - Friday (7:30am- 9:00pm), Saturday and Sunday (8:30am - 9:00pm)

General Summary

Performs activities related to transportation of patients. Follows established safety guidelines and uses appropriate devices when transporting patients. Provides messenger services on request

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support department areas as directed.
• Assists clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers using appropriate body mechanics to perform patient lifts.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Common Expectations

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Performs dispatching duties such as receiving transport requests, dispatching available transporters based on established priorities, coordinating transports to minimize delays and maintaining appropriate documentation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required