Transporter, Patient Care Technician

Overview

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join the team and experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of a health care organization that’s nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers opportunities to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet Hospital, with multiple campuses recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety.

LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Transports patients and assists with direct patient care and procedures that have been ordered by a physician. Performs guest assistance duties such as escorting patients and assisting clinical staff with transferring patients from bed to transport equipment.

• Transports patients to and from hospital departments for radiology testing.
• Assists in transport of patients eligible for discharge.
• Uses the hospital telephone system as it relates to transport tracking in order to accept transport orders.
• Assists nurses and technologists in moving patients to and from bed, stretcher, and/or wheelchair.
• Provides directional information to guests and visitors and patient location to patient’s family members and guests.
• Helps patients change their clothes, as requested.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.
• Supplies the department with clean linen and takes soiled linen to the laundry.
• Replaces oxygen tanks, as required.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

• High School Diploma/GED; 6 months of previous demonstrated experience as transporter/orderly/CNA and patient care experience
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use; patient care providers may be required to perform activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, LVHN provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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