Patient Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

4d • 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. Transport may involve patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and other equipment. The role coordinates transport activities throughout the facility and at entrances, responds to alerts to help prevent or assist with emergencies, and supports equipment distribution and inventory management in clinical areas. The transporter provides customer service and helps maintain accurate information and inventory levels while supporting patient and staff satisfaction.

This is an onsite, full-time day-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to interact with customers and patients in a compassionate, positive, and upbeat manner.
• 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 professionals and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Complete required training and attend in-service education and scheduled departmental staff 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 tanks are secured in appropriate holders.
• Respond to alerts to help prevent and assist with emergent situations.
• Coordinate patient transport activities in the facility and at entrances.

What This Job Offers

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