Patient Transporter, Transport Services

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Summary Moves patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, and other equipment. Coordinates patient transport activities in the facility as well as at the entrances. Performs equipment distribution functions and inventory management for clinical equipment in clinical areas. Delivers a high level of customer service and ensures the satisfaction of patients and staff and participants in providing and maintaining accurate information and inventory levels.
Job Duties Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures.
Completes all training requirements and attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings for transportation planning and initiatives.
Supports patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives by using transport software, to facilitate timely patient transports.
Obtains transport equipment for transport.
Receives and documents patient transportation assignments.
Performs equipment functions such as receiving, counting, stocking, transporting, cleaning and sanitizing medical equipment.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED
Ability to demonstrate the importance of and ability to provide a high level of customer service.
Ability to display a compassionate, positive, and upbeat disposition in interactions with customers/patients.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 180 Days
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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