Patient Transporter- Full Time/ Evenings

Danville

Thursday, 21 May 2026

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. Position Details:Hours: 2:30 pm-11:00 pm. Weekends and Holidays: Work every third weekend and two holidays per year. Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year My. Health Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience:Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):Skills:Communication, Computer Literacy, HR Policies, Standards And Procedures, Office Politics And Confidentiality, Teamwork.

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