Transporter

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a patient transporter to support radiology transport, discharge processes, and bedside assistance. This role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow physician orders and hospital procedures.

Work is performed on-site at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono with an evening shift. The position offers opportunities to develop patient-care skills while contributing to a high standard of safety and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• American Heart Association BLS required upon hire (PA).

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses hospital phone system for transport orders and coordination.
• Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients between bed, stretcher, and wheelchair.
• Provides directions to guests and informs family of patient location.
• Assists patients with changing clothes as requested.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores transport equipment.
• Maintains linen supply and handles laundry duties.
• Replaces oxygen tanks as required.

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Transports patients and assists with direct patient care and procedures that have been ordered by a physician.

Job Duties

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order to accept transport orders.
• Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.
• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests.
• Helps patients change their clothes, as requested.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.
• Supplies the department with clean linen and takes soiled linen to the laundry.
• Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 6 months previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and patient care experience
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Schedule and Details

Work Shift: Evening Shift

Address: 206 E Brown St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type: Onsite

Union: LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule: Variable with weekend and holiday rotation

Department: 1029-00163 Patient Transport Services Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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