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Patient Transporter (Full Time/Nights)

Geisinger, Danville, PA, United States


Job Summary
Transports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics via wheelchair or gurney.

Job Duties

Assists floor staff with patient transfers to and from mode of transport.

Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.

Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.

Lifts and maneuvers patients using proper body mechanics and equipment, as needed.

Transports specific patient care equipment, specialty carts, and beds to requesting departments.

Assists with equipment management by identifying those needing cleaning and repair.

Transports soiled equipment to the appropriate cleaning area and broken equipment to be biomed for repairs.

Cleans soiled patient care equipment and stages for redistribution.

Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.

Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets patient, and communicates the transport destination to the patient.

Interacts with patients in a professional manner, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient.

Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.

Receives patient and equipment transport assignments via Smartphone.

Properly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an identification band.

Uses technology system for patient and equipment transports.

Utilizes the Delay and Postpone function within technology system to identify process delays in transportation of patients and/or equipment.

Issues rental equipment and log equipment when distributing.

Adheres to the Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus paid in two installments. Certain stipulations do apply.

Shift: Nights

Hours: 10:30pm-7:00am

Weekends and Holidays: Work every third weekend and two holidays per year

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents

Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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