Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network • East Stroudsburg, PA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients and assists with direct patient care and procedures that have been ordered by a physician. Performs guest assistance duties such as escorting patients and assisting clinical staff with transferring patients from bed to transport equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• 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 - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 months previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and patient care experience
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order 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 patient's 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees