Patient Transporter- Nights

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

2d•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 ingredient to the overall flow of the hospital. The role promotes a safe environment and performs all work-related duties in a safe manner. The transporter stays up to date on all PPE education, participates in annual fit testing, and ensures the proper PPE is being worn for the proper isolation requiring it. They provide a positive and reassuring presence while transporting patients to various locations throughout the hospital and efficiently maneuvers various types of patient equipment through hospital halls, elevators, and rooms.

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
Relevant Experience
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.

Benefits

Generous time off
Tuition assistance
Comprehensive benefits
Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Program
Life Insurance
Free parking
Accessible by bus
Varying shift options that optimize work/life balance
Friendly, close-knit environment that celebrates diversity and supports career growth through internal transfer programs