Patient Transporter

Job Summary

Work Schedule: Full-time, 3:00pm-11:30pm; every other weekend and 2 holidays 

 

The Patient Transporter:

  • Is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients, various blood products from the lab, and other medical items to and from clinical units as well as various diagnostic treatment and testing areas, while adhering to all Tower Health policies and procedures by supporting the nursing staff with the delivery of quality patient care. We are the hub of patient movement and an essential ingredient to the overall flow of the hospital.
  • Promotes a safe environment and performs all work-related duties in a safe manner.
  • Stays up to date on all PPE education, participates in annual fit testing, and makes sure the proper PPE is being worn for the proper isolation requiring it.
  • Provides a positive and reassuring presence while transporting patients to various locations throughout the hospital. 
  • Efficiently maneuvers various types of patient equipment through hospital halls, elevators, and rooms. 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Safely move patients to and from clinical units and various diagnostic/treatment areas within the hospital via a wheelchair, stretcher, or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, IVs, and other equipment.
  • Walk an excess of 10 miles per 8-hour shift, while pushing a patient 60% of that 10+ miles.
  • Assist patient care staff in the hands-on process of transferring patients to the transport equipment utilizing safe patient handling and lifting techniques.
  • Provides emergency assistance to patients who become ill during transport, calls for proper emergency staff, and remains with patient until that help arrives.
  • Transport deceased patients to the Morgue in a timely manner and ensures a clinical staff member accompanies to Morgue in order to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately
  • Assist with maintaining an organized and safe department and hospital by promptly and neatly storing transport equipment in approved storage and staging areas only. Promptly removes any equipment with suspected mechanical problems and labels for repair.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
  • High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

  • Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

  • BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date

Required Skills

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Good Reasoning Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Service Orientation
  • Strong Team Player

Benefits

  • Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
  • Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

WHY READING HOSPITAL?

  • Generous time off, educational assistance, and comprehensive benefits
  • Free parking, accessible by bus, and varying shift options that optimize work/life balance
  • Friendly, close-knit environment that celebrates diversity and supports career growth through internal transfer programs 

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Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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