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Geisinger
Patient Transporter - Evenings
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$36,293 / year median in Pennsylvania
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary Transports patients and equipment throughout the Hospitals and Clinics via wheelchair or gurney. Job Duties Assists floor staff with patient transfers to and from mode of transport. Transports patients, belongings and deceased to and from assigned departments. Assists patients in and out of vehicles and transport equipment. Lifts and maneuvers patients using proper body mechanics and equipment, as needed. Transports specific patient care equipment, specialty carts, and beds to requesting departments. Assists with equipment management by identifying those needing cleaning and repair. Transports soiled equipment to the appropriate cleaning area and broken equipment to be biomed for repairs. Cleans soiled patient care equipment and stages for redistribution. Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations. Maintains eye contact, acknowledges and greets patient, and communicates the transport destination to the patient. Interacts with patients in a professional manner, avoiding idle conversation that excludes the patient. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and services. Receives patient and equipment transport assignments via Smartphone. Properly identifies patient prior to transport and assures that patient has an identification band. Uses technology system for patient and equipment transports. Utilizes the Delay and Postpone function within technology system to identify process delays in transportation of patients and/or equipment. Issues rental equipment and log equipment when distributing. Adheres to the Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines. Work 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. Position Details Make a Difference Every Day in Healthcare-Join Our Team as a Patient Transporter! Make 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 individuals to join our team as Patient Transporters . In this essential role, you'll ensure the smooth movement of patients and equipment throughout our hospital and clinics, helping care teams deliver timely, high‑quality service. Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Transporter a $2,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $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!