Weekend Night Patient Transporter

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Tower Health's Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter for weekend only shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10:30pm–7:00am). You will move patients and medical items between units, labs, and treatment areas, supporting nursing staff and ensuring safe patient flow in a busy hospital.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS within 60 days, and strong customer service and teamwork. PPE compliance and calm, professional conduct are essential during transports.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Safely move patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas within the hospital via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• 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.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tower Health's Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter for weekend only shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10:30pm–7:00am). You will move patients and medical items between units, labs, and treatment areas, supporting nursing staff and ensuring safe patient flow in a busy hospital.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS within 60 days, and strong customer service and teamwork. PPE compliance and calm, professional conduct are essential during transports.