Transporter

Pocono Medical Center • East Stroudsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Transporter role at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves transporting patients and assisting with direct patient care and procedures as ordered by physicians. This position is essential in ensuring patients are moved safely and efficiently throughout the hospital, contributing to the overall patient experience and care quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - State of Pennsylvania upon hire

Nice To Haves

• 6 months previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and patient care experience
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant certification - State of Pennsylvania upon hire

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in the transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses the hospital telephone system for transport tracking and to accept transport orders.
• Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.
• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to family members and guests.
• Helps patients change their clothes, as requested.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.
• Supplies the department with clean linen and takes soiled linen to the laundry.
• Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees