Patient Transporter- WEEKENDS

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients, various blood products from the lab, and other medical items to and from clinical units as well as various diagnostic treatment and testing areas, while adhering to all Tower Health policies and procedures by supporting the nursing staff with the delivery of quality patient care. They are an essential part of the hospital's patient movement and overall flow. The role promotes a safe environment, ensures proper PPE is worn, and provides a positive presence while transporting patients. They efficiently maneuver patient equipment and assist with maintaining an organized and safe department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

• Safely move patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas within the hospital via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, IVs, and other equipment.
• 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.
• Promptly removes any equipment with suspected mechanical problems and labels for repair.
• Stays up to date on all PPE education, participates in annual fit testing, and makes sure the proper PPE is being worn for the proper isolation requiring it.

What This Job Offers

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