Patient Transporter - Per Diem

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics. This role is responsible for transporting patients, belongings, and deceased individuals to and from assigned departments. It also involves assisting floor staff in preparing patients for transport, moving specific patient-related equipment and beds, and utilizing a technology system for equipment deliveries. The position also assists with wheelchair management, including identifying wheelchairs for cleaning and repair, transporting them to appropriate departments, and maintaining their availability in assigned locations. Assignments are received through the Transport Tracker XT Program. The transporter must properly identify patients before transport, ensure they have identification, and assist them in and out of vehicles and transport equipment. Interaction with patients should be professional, avoiding conversation that excludes them. Collaboration with other healthcare team members is essential for facilitating patient care and services. Maintaining eye contact, greeting patients, and communicating the transport destination are key aspects of patient interaction. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role requires accountability for all job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation will be considered essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Safety
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.
• Assists floor staff to ready patients for transport.
• Transports specific patient related equipment and beds to requesting departments.
• Utilizes technology system for various equipment deliveries.
• Enters rental equipment into the appropriate software when needed.
• Assists with wheelchair management by identifying those for cleaning and repair.
• Transports wheelchairs to Central Sterile for cleaning and to ISS for repairs.
• Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
• Receive assignments by calling into the Transport Tracker XT Program for movement of Patients and Equipment.
• Properly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an identification.
• Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.
• Interacts with patients in a professional manner, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.
• Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets patient, and communicates the transport destination to the patient.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED