Patient Transporter

Location & Shift

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Days (United States of America). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Worker type:
Regular. Exemption status:
No.

Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospitals and clinics via wheelchair or gurney.

• 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 biomechanical for repairs.
• Cleans soiled patient care equipment and stages for redistribution.
• Maintains wheelchair availability in assigned staging locations.
• Makes 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 the technology system to identify process delays in transportation of patients and/or equipment.
• Issues rental equipment and logs equipment when distributing.
• Adheres to the Geisinger Patient Transport/Nursing Handoff Guidelines.
• Works in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience – preferred.
• Knowledge of basic technology systems, computer literacy, and hospital policies.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Proficiency in maintaining and cleaning patient transport equipment.

• Sign‑on bonus of $2,500 paid in two installments.
• Base pay of $15.25 per hour with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• 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: FSA and HSA.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption & fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, free  membership for discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.