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Patient TransporterLehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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Patient Transporter

Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • US
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
  • US
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

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 opportunities 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

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.

Job Duties
  • Transports patients in a safe and timely manner as directed by the 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.
  • 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.
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.
  • Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days
Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. 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. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Full time 0700-1530 40 hours with weekend and holiday rotation

Department: 1004-06146 Patient Transport - Muhl

  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

Sprachkenntnisse

  • English
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