Patient Transporter- Full Time/ Evenings

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Evenings (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

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.

Position Details:

• Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Weekends and Holidays: Work every third weekend and two holidays per year

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

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: