About this opportunity
Geisinger Health System lists this Patient Transporter - Flex opportunity in scranton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nTransports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics via wheelchair or gurney.
nJob Duties
nnnAssists floor staff with patient transfers to and from mode of transport.
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nnTransports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments.
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nnAssists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment.
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nnLifts and maneuvers patients using proper body mechanics and equipment, as needed.
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nnTransports specific patient care equipment, specialty carts, and beds to requesting departments.
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nnAssists with equipment management by identifying those needing cleaning and repair.
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nnTransports soiled equipment to the appropriate cleaning area and broken equipment to be biomed for repairs.
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nnCleans soiled patient care equipment and stages for redistribution.
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nnMaintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
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nnMaintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets patient, and communicates the transport destination to the patient.
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nnInteracts with patients in a professional manner, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient.
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nnCollaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services.
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nnReceives patient and equipment transport assignments via Smartphone.
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nnProperly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an identification band.
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nnUses technology system for patient and equipment transports.
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nnUtilizes the Delay and Postpone function within technology system to identify process delays in transportation of patients and/or equipment.
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nnIssues rental equipment and log equipment when distributing.
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nnAdheres to the Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines.
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n nWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
nPosition Details
nKeep Patients Moving! Join Our Team as a Patient Transporter.
nMake 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.
nGeisinger 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!
nnnHours: This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.
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nnHours will vary based on department staffing needs
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nnRequired Experience: High School Diploma or GED
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n nWhy Geisinger?
nGeisinger 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. To learn more:
nBenefits of working at Geisinger:
nnn401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
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nnFree Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
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nnEmployee 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.
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nnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
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n nEducation
nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
nExperience
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Worksite address
scranton, PA, 18512, US
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