Patient Transporter - Per Diem Job at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA

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  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

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
Maintains responsibility for the transportation of patients, specimens, and equipment throughout the facility. 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. Responds to various alerts to prevent and assist with emergent situations. Assists patients and patient care staff.

Job Duties
  • Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by medical professional staff and established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in retrieving, cleaning, and storage of all patient transport equipment.
  • Completes all training requirements and attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings for transportation planning and initiatives.
  • Maintains traffic control near the healthcare facility by ensuring fire lanes and no parking zones are clear of traffic.
  • Supports patient throughput and hospital capacity initiatives by using transport software to facilitate timely patient transports.
  • Coordinates activities in the discharged patient holding area.
  • Handles portable oxygen cylinders safely.
  • Obtains transport equipment for transport.
  • Receives and documents patient transportation assignments.
  • Provides safety checks with oxygen during transport and follows isolation protocol to keep patients and staff safe from cross infection.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1 year of experience in customer service
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of specialty equipment tools: typewriter, computer, copier, fax, calculator.
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days
  • DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical School Diploma and
  • Associate's Degree
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.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:
Evening Shift

Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Per diem various shifts and times

Department:
1004-09457 Patient Transport - CC Lehigh Valley Health Network

Job Tags

Daily paid, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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