Transporter
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Transports patients and assists with direct patient care and procedures that have been ordered by a physician. Performs guest assistance duties such as escorting patients and assisting clinical staff with transferring patients from bed to transport equipment.
Job Duties
- Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
- Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
- Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order to accept transport orders.
- Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.
- Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests.
- Helps patients change their clothes, as requested.
- Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.
- Supplies the department with clean linen and takes soiled linen to the laundry.
- Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED 6 months previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and
- High School Diploma/GED Patient care experience
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.
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. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
<wd:startDate>2024-03-29</wd:startDate>
<wd:jobRequisitionId>JR103536</wd:jobRequisitionId>
<wd:title>Transporter</wd:title>
<wd:jobDescription><p style="text-align:left">Imagine a career at one of the nation&#39;s most advanced health networks.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />LVHN has been ranked among the &#34;Best Hospitals&#34; by U.S. News &amp; World Report for 23 consecutive years. We&#39;re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center&#39;s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an &#39;A&#39; grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN&#39;s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br />Whether you&#39;re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><br><b>Summary</b><br>Transports patients and assists with direct patient care and procedures that have been ordered by a physician. Performs guest assistance duties such as escorting patients and assisting clinical staff with transferring patients from bed to transport equipment.
<br><br><b>Job Duties</b><ul><li>Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.</li>
<li>Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.</li>
<li>Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order to accept transport orders.</li>
<li>Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.</li>
<li>Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient's family members and guests.</li>
<li>Helps patients change their clothes, as requested. </li>
<li>Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.</li>
<li>Supplies the department with clean linen and takes soiled linen to the laundry.</li>
<li>Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.</li></ul><br><b>Minimum Qualifications</b><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. </li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and take initiative. </li>
<li>Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. </li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships. </li><li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire </li>
<li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire </li></ul><br><b>Preferred Qualifications</b><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED 6 months previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and </li>
<li>High School Diploma/GED Patient care experience </li><li>CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire </li></ul><br><b>Physical Demands</b><br>Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.<br><br>Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.<p></p><p>Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.</p><p><br />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. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span>https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Shift:</b></p>Evening Shift<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Address:</b></p>206 E Brown St<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Primary Location: </b></p>Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Type:</b></p>Onsite<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Union:</b></p>LVH-P SEIU<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Work Schedule:</b></p>FT 3-11 and every other weekend and holidays<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Department:</b></p>1029-00163 Patient Transport Services</wd:jobDescription>
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<wd:timeType>Full time</wd:timeType>
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<wd:Work_Schedule>FT 3-11 and every other weekend and holidays</wd:Work_Schedule>
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