Patient Transporter

Patient TransporterTransports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics via wheelchair or gurney.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.Keep Patients Moving! Join Our Team as a Patient Transporter.Make a real impact in healthcare by helping patients get where they need to go safely, comfortably, and with compassion. We're looking for dependable, people ? focused team members to transport patients and equipment throughout the hospital and clinics — no clinical license required.Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Transporter a $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!Hours: This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.Hours will vary based on department staffing needsRequired Experience: High School Diploma or GEDGeisinger 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.Benefits of working at Geisinger:401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsFree Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee 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.MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your healthEducation:High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Skills:Communication, Customer Service, Organizing, TeamworkOUR PURPOSE & VALUES:KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.