Patient Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients between clinical units and diagnostic or treatment areas using a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Patients may require oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, or other equipment. The role coordinates patient transport activities throughout the facility and at entrances, responds to alerts to assist with emergent situations, and distributes and manages clinical equipment inventory. The transporter provides customer service and helps maintain patient and staff satisfaction, as well as accurate information and inventory levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to interact with customers and patients with a compassionate, positive, and upbeat disposition.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and promptly as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures.
• Complete required training and attend in-service education and scheduled departmental meetings related to transportation planning and initiatives.
• Support patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives by using transport software to facilitate timely transports.
• Coordinate activities in the discharged patient holding area.
• Handle portable oxygen cylinders safely.
• Obtain transport equipment for patient transports.
• Receive and document patient transportation assignments.
• Receive, count, stock, transport, clean, and sanitize medical equipment.
• Take excess oxygen tanks to designated storage areas and ensure oxygen tanks are stored in appropriate holders.

What This Job Offers

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