Transporter - VARIED SHIFTS - Patient Transport

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Transporter for varied shifts in Reading, PA. The role involves patient transportation, providing support to nursing staff and ancillary departments across the facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a willingness to obtain BLS certification. A competitive pay structure with additional shift differentials is offered in this entry-level role.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support certification required or to be obtained within three months.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients for diagnostic testing, room transfers, and admissions.
• Serve various customers including patients and nursing units.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

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Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Recruiter Contact: Kiara M. Cruz Morales at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs activities related to transportation of patients to and from diagnostic testing, room-to-room transfers, discharge, and admission as directed by nursing and ancillary departments. Serves the customer in the facility such as: patients, ancillary departments and nursing units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification required or must receive certification within three (3) months of start date.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Patient experience preferred.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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