Patient Transporter - Per Diem

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth flow of patient care and equipment management within the facility. The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients, their belongings, and deceased individuals to and from assigned departments. They also assist floor staff in preparing patients for transport and manage the delivery of specific patient-related equipment and beds. The role involves utilizing a technology system for equipment deliveries and managing rental equipment entries in the appropriate software. Additionally, the transporter plays a part in wheelchair management, identifying those needing cleaning or repair, and transporting them accordingly. Maintaining wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations is also a key responsibility. Assignments are received through the Transport Tracker XT Program.

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