Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network • East Stroudsburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary 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