We are in need of a remarkable Patient Transporter to join our exceptional team at Grand View Health in Sellersville, PA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Patient Transporter is a fantastic opportunity to develop vital skills.
If you are strong in attention to detail, persuasion and have the right vision for the job, then apply for the position of Patient Transporter at Grand View Health today!
Under general direction, the Patient Transporter assists infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients from one area of the hospital to another in a safe efficient manner. The Patient Transporter assists in the collection, cleaning and routine maintenance of specific equipment. The Patient Transporter ensures that departments within the hospital have supplies and equipment needed by reallocating as requested and returning equipment to it's department of origin. The Patient Transporter assists with patient care departmental needs to assure that environment is kept neat and orderly, hallways are clear of supplies and equipment and in compliance with regulatory agencies' guidelines. Essential Functions: Places pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients' in wheelchairs/stretchers/beds and transports them from one area of the Hospital to another, taking into consideration the patient's condition, to ensure safe and efficient patient transportation.
Consults with nurses regarding patients with special problems such as IVs, provision of oxygen during transport, or any other considerations, as required to ensure safe and efficient patient transportation and maintains proper interdepartmental communications.
Requests assistance from nurses to move patients who are in a delicate physical condition or whenever the transporter is unsure of the patient's ambulatory abilities, to ensure safe patient transportation.
Closes doors and pulls cubical curtain, as needed, to respect patient's privacy. Protects patients with appropriate covers, in order to provide warmth and privacy.
Utilizes Transports Tracking system in an appropriate and efficient manner.
Cleans wheelchair and stretcher upholstery daily, in accordance with department's infection control policy.
Reports malfunctioning or damaged equipment to supervisor, in order to control the quality of transportation equipment.
Assists with transporting the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient belongings when patient is admitted or to maintain good customer relations.
Documents reasons for transporting delay, as necessary, to collect data for department efficiency and quality assurance.
Checks oxygen tanks on a routine basis and changes tanks as necessary, to ensure adequate supply of oxygen during transport.
Assists with transports of bodies to the morgue and assists morticians with the removal of bodies, following safety precautions.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required
Benefits: Medical, Free Dental, Vision Insurance for full time and part time 403B Pension Plan On-site discounted Child Care Center Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year Free Life Insurance Free Parking Paid Time Off Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts Benefits of working as a Patient Transporter in Sellersville, PA:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
