Patient Transport- Part Time

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients and equipment throughout hospitals and clinics by wheelchair or gurney in a clinical environment. This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the day shift, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. No clinical license is required. The role requires dependable, patient-focused team members who help patients reach their destinations safely, comfortably, and compassionately.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Communication, computer literacy, teamwork, and knowledge of HR policies, standards and procedures, office politics, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist floor staff with patient transfers to and from transport equipment.
Transport patients, their belongings, and deceased individuals to and from assigned departments.
Help patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.
Lift and maneuver patients using proper body mechanics and equipment as needed.
Transport patient-care equipment, specialty carts, and beds to requesting departments.
Identify equipment requiring cleaning or repair; take soiled equipment to the appropriate cleaning area and broken equipment to biomedical services for repair.
Clean soiled patient-care equipment and stage it for redistribution.
Maintain wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
Maintain eye contact, greet and acknowledge patients, and explain their transport destination; interact professionally and avoid conversation that excludes the patient.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.
Receive patient and equipment transport assignments via smartphone.
Verify patient identity and confirm the patient has an identification band before transport.
Use the technology system for patient and equipment transports, including its Delay and Postpone functions to identify transportation delays.
Issue rental equipment and log equipment when distributing it.
Follow Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines and applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

$1,250 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, paid in two installments subject to stipulations.
Minimum hiring rate of $15.25, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Up to $2 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one; three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Domestic partner benefits.
Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.