Transporter - Medical Transport - Full Time
About The Position
Join Our Team as a Medical Transporter at Guthrie Towanda Hospital! Looking for a job where you can make a real difference every day? At Guthrie Towanda Hospital, our Medical Transporters are the heartbeat of patient care—helping patients get where they need to go safely and with compassion. If you enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a supportive team, this is the perfect role for you! Position Summary: Wheelchair Van/Stretcher/Ambulatory Rider accurately secures all wheelchairs and stretchers in vans. Properly operates the lifts on the vans and is able to operate all vehicles in the transport fleet. About Guthrie Towanda Hospital Guthrie Towanda Hospital is a 35-bed community hospital serving Bradford and Sullivan counties. As part of the Guthrie health system, we combine advanced care with a close-knit, patient-focused environment. Our team is committed to quality care and making a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Maintains CPR or BCLS, and First Aid.
- Must have current valid driver’s license.
- Must be 21 years of age as per PA PUC requirement.
- Ability to read, write, and understand oral communication.
- Keeps neat/legible written records.
- Follows universal precautions and utilizes proper body mechanics.
- Is able to make timely decisions.
- Must be able to operate communication radios in all vans.
Responsibilities
- Accurately secures all wheelchairs and stretchers in vans.
- Properly operates the lifts on the vans.
- Able to operate all vehicles in the transport fleet.
- Accurately performs all paperwork and documentation.
- Identifies patient by asking patient to state name and date of birth prior to any treatment.
- Keeps familiar with equipment.
- Notifies proper authorities when applicable.
- Performs safe operation of vehicles and knows how to properly operate the lifts in the vans.
- Accurately secures wheelchairs in vans.
- Accurately secures stretchers in vans.
- Accurately secures safety belts on patients.
- Keeps familiar in the proper lifting, securing, and moving techniques of stretchers.
- Is able to perform CPR and basic first aid and to recognize an emergency situation.
- Vehicle transport.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance – Starts the 1st of the month after hire
- Generous PTO – Begin accruing from Day 1
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $7,500 annually after 90 days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
