Patient Transporter

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients to and from clinical units and diagnostic or treatment areas using a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Transports may involve patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and other equipment. The role coordinates patient transport activities within the facility and at entrances, responds to alerts to prevent or assist with emergencies, and manages distribution and inventory of clinical equipment. The transporter provides customer service and helps maintain accurate information and inventory levels for patients and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to display a compassionate, positive, and upbeat disposition when interacting with customers and patients.
• 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 staff meetings related to transportation planning and initiatives.
• Use transport software to support patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives and facilitate timely transports.
• Coordinate activities in the discharged patient holding area.
• Handle portable oxygen cylinders safely, take excess tanks to appropriate storage areas, and ensure tanks are secured in appropriate holders.
• Obtain transport equipment for patient transports.
• Receive and document patient transportation assignments.
• Receive, count, stock, transport, clean, and sanitize medical equipment.

What This Job Offers

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