Patient Transporter - Per Diem

Job Summary Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospitals and clinics. Job Duties Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments. Assists floor staff to ready patients for transport. Transports specific patient‑related equipment and beds to requesting departments. Utilizes a technology system for various equipment deliveries. Enters rental equipment into the appropriate software when needed. Assists with wheelchair management by identifying those for cleaning and repair. Transports wheelchairs to Central Sterile for cleaning and to ISS for repairs. Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations. Takes assignments by calling into the Transport Tracker XT Program to move patients and equipment. Properly identifies patients prior to transport and ensures they have identification. Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment. Interacts with patients professionally, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services. Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets the patient, and communicates the transport destination. Position Details Weekends: Rotating weekends. Holidays: Rotation of holidays as scheduled. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required) Experience: Not specified Certification(s) and License(s): Not specified Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Patient Safety, Teamwork Benefits of Working at Geisinger 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools, and more. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Our Purpose & Values Kindness: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. Excellence: Treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. Learning: Share knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow. Innovation: Constantly seek new and better ways to care for patients, members, community, and the nation. Safety: Provide a safe environment for patients, members, and the Geisinger family. We are a diverse and inclusive employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr