Patient Transporter

Tower Health•Pottstown, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The lead transporter is responsible for directing the flow of in-patient and out-patient transports to and from procedures and for transfers between floors in accordance to hospital police. The transporter is also responsible for assisting with transferring weight bearing and non-weight bearing patients to and from stretchers, beds and wheelchairs. The transporter is responsible for keeping hallways free of stretchers and wheelchairs and will perform inspections on before and after use. Must dress appropriately and act in a professional manner. Maintain and respect patient confidentiality. Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed facility with a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We deliver compassionate, safe, quality care. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED
Relevant Experience
BLS Certification
Collaborative Skills
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Customer Service Skills
Detail Oriented
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Good Reasoning Skills
Leadership Skills
Listening Skills
Service Orientation
Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

Directing the flow of in-patient and out-patient transports to and from procedures
Assisting with transferring weight bearing and non-weight bearing patients to and from stretchers, beds and wheelchairs
Keeping hallways free of stretchers and wheelchairs
Performing inspections on stretchers and wheelchairs before and after use
Maintaining and respecting patient confidentiality