Transporter

Job Description

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Transporter joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Transport team plays an important role in supporting patient care and hospital operations by safely and efficiently transporting patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. Transporters work closely with clinical and support teams to help ensure patients arrive safely and promptly at their designated locations while providing a positive and welcoming experience.

How you'll contribute

A Transporter who excels in this role:

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated locations as requested.
• Safely transports patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other medical equipment.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfers to and from wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or departments.
• Assists staff with the removal of deceased patients from units and transportation to the morgue.
• Greets patients and visitors and provides information and directions as needed.
• Works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to provide timely and efficient transportation services.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to safely and efficiently transport patients and equipment throughout the facility. Additional requirements include:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification: BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional assistance to patients, visitors, and staff.

More about Conemaugh Health System

Conemaugh Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. Our team members work together to create an environment focused on patient safety, quality care, and an exceptional patient experience.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.