Patient Transporter jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Holy Spirit Hospital

Location : US:PA:Camp HIll
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Night
Hours : 10:00p - 6:30a, Every other Holiday/Weekend

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepares the patient for and performs the day-to-day transports, admissions of patients, and assist in safe patient handling throughout the Health System, providing care as indicated to these patients during the transport as directed under general supervision, per established policies and procedures and within the mission and values of Penn State Health System.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Maintains current competence in monitor removal and replacement, oxygen application and capnography training.

Patient Assessment and Care Independently transports patients via stretcher and wheelchair (requested assistance for beds) with accompanying equipment safely, in a timely manner.

Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) at all times during employment

Selects, maintains, and troubleshoots all transport/lift equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, stretch ers, lift equipment) for proper function, operation and cleanliness, taking appropriate action when cleaning or repair is necessary.

Ability to read, write, understand simple sentences in order to maintain logs and follow basic patient care.

Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess patient needs relative to his/her specific age and physical size/condition for safe transport/lift purposes.

Ability to work under stress due to consistent high demand for transport/lift resources

Basic computer skills

WHY CENTRAL PA?

We are proud to possess a vibrant downtown area which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Hershey and Harrisburg Orchestras, museums, a highly rated amusement park, the Hershey Theater, farmer’s markets and some of the finest dining in the region. We are an easy distance from the Fulton Theater, York Little Theater, Lancaster’s Amish country, and walkable towns like Hummelstown and Lititz. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Minor League Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the United Soccer League’s Penn FC. Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living and is also within a day trip distance of some of the country’s most famous cities - New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.