Tower Health

Patient Transporter


PayCompetitive
LocationPottstown/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 61811
      Job Summary

      The lead transporter is responsible for directing the flow of in-patient and out-patient transports to and from procedures and for transfers between floors in accordance to hospital police. The transporter is also responsible for assisting with transferring weight bearing and non-weight bearing patients to and from stretchers, beds and wheelchairs. The transporter is responsible for keeping hallways free of stretchers and wheelchairs and will perform inspections on before and after use. Must dress appropriately and act in a professional manner. Maintain and respect patient confidentiality.

      Hours: 8am-4:30pm/Weekend and holiday rotation

      • Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
      • Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
      • Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

      #POTTS


      Qualifications

      Education Requirements

      • Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
      • High School Diploma - OR - GED

      Experience

      • Relevant Experience

      Certification and Licensure

      • BLS Certification

      Required Skills

      • Collaborative Skills
      • Computer Skills to include use and navigation
      • Customer Service Skills
      • Detail Oriented
      • Excellent Communications Skills
      • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
      • Good Reasoning Skills
      • Leadership Skills
      • Listening Skills
      • Service Orientation
      • Strong Team Player

      https://youtu.be/y1hCdgU8F9M


      Overview

      Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.


      Education Requirements

      • Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
      • High School Diploma - OR - GED

      Experience

      • Relevant Experience

      Certification and Licensure

      • BLS Certification

      Required Skills

      • Collaborative Skills
      • Computer Skills to include use and navigation
      • Customer Service Skills
      • Detail Oriented
      • Excellent Communications Skills
      • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
      • Good Reasoning Skills
      • Leadership Skills
      • Listening Skills
      • Service Orientation
      • Strong Team Player

      https://youtu.be/y1hCdgU8F9M


      The lead transporter is responsible for directing the flow of in-patient and out-patient transports to and from procedures and for transfers between floors in accordance to hospital police. The transporter is also responsible for assisting with transferring weight bearing and non-weight bearing patients to and from stretchers, beds and wheelchairs. The transporter is responsible for keeping hallways free of stretchers and wheelchairs and will perform inspections on before and after use. Must dress appropriately and act in a professional manner. Maintain and respect patient confidentiality.

      Hours: 8am-4:30pm/Weekend and holiday rotation

      • Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
      • Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
      • Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

      #POTTS

  • About the company

      Tower Health brings together more than 11,000 team members, 2,000 nationally recognized physicians, specialists and providers across 65 convenient locations.

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