Transporter - Courtesy Services, FT
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Schedule & Hours
- Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Coverage: Weekdays with rotating weekend coverage every third week
- Compensation Days: Alternating Thursdays and Mondays off to balance weekend shifts
About the Team
You’ll be part of a close-knit team of 10 transport professionals who work collaboratively to move patients across the hospital campus. While teamwork is essential, the role also offers independence and opportunities for growth within Guthrie.
Why Choose Guthrie?
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance effective the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Generous PTO Accrual: Start earning experiential paid time off from Day 1.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $7,500 annually, starting after just 90 days.
- 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching.
- Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations: Enjoy a great work/life balance.
- Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family.
- Onsite Starbucks.
- Convenient Free Parking.
Who We Are
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located in Sayre, PA, is a 288‑bed tertiary care teaching hospital dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services. With a rich history dating back to 1885, we are the oldest hospital in the Twin Tiers region of northern Pennsylvania and upstate New York. At Guthrie, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where our Caregivers can thrive.
Position Summary
Performs safe, timely and accurate internal transports of patients utilizing a variety of platforms. Assists clinical staff with transferring patients to/from wheelchairs, beds and stretchers as needed to facilitate transportation. Deliver equipment to/from patient care units, clinics and other designated areas as needed.
Education, Licenses and Certification
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- CPR certification required within 30 days of hire and must be renewed every 3 years.
Experience
- No experience required.
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Essential Functions
- Transport patients and equipment to/from designated areas of the hospital, ensuring safe movement and positive patient experience.
- Transport patients with or without complex needs via wheelchair, bed or stretcher using approved body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
- Assist clinical staff in transferring/transporting patients with high acuity needs.
- Transport clean equipment to/from patient care units, Central Processing, maintenance, storage rooms, BioMed or other departments as necessary.
- Document all stages of transport in EPIC and ensure that accurate information is input into the system.
- Act as a transport dispatcher by operating the Vocera and EPIC systems, ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information to appropriate stakeholders.
- Disinfect equipment after use and as needed. Demonstrate appropriate oxygen handling and storage. Identify and report equipment issues, including malfunction and repairs. Ensure hallways remain clear of equipment and clutter.
- Assist with performance improvement projects and training of new staff members.
- Communicate issues and needs of patients with clinical staff as needed. Provide CPR in emergent situations in the absence of clinical staff. Alert telecommunications office of emergent situations to include medical and facility alerts.
- Assist with transport of clinic patients as needed to ensure optimal flow in both the hospital and associated medical office buildings.
Other Duties
- Ensure that proper lifting techniques are in use and that all policies pertaining to transport are followed.
- It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.