Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Nazareth Hospital, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a pool Transporter to join our Central Transport Team.

Job Title: Transporter

Time Type: Pool as needed

Shift: Varied Shifts

Purpose:

To transport patients and equipment safety throughout the Nazareth Hospital campus.

As a Transporter you will:

• Follow 2 patient ID policies remembering to never remove patient from floor without ID wrist band

• Demonstrates ability to recognize and communicate nurse, physician and/or technologist a change in patient’s condition

• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting proper mode of communication when interacting with various populations served (pediatric, adult, geriatric, etc.); introducing self to patient and telling them where they are going

• Assist in providing patient/comfort, privacy and confidentiality

• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting proper mode of “transportation”.

• Position patients properly taking into account patient impairment, skin conditions, pain, size, age, etc.

• Able to perform CPR and emergency measures

• Follow any patient safety alerts, especially fall precautions

• Apply brakes on wheelchair and stretchers whenever assisting a transfer or leaving patient

• Never leave patient alone on stretcher with side rails down.

• Move wheelchair footrests and legs away before patient stands

• Properly complete a hand off communication with every transport (“ticket to ride”/passport), including alerting receiving staff of patient’s arrival

• Obtain assistance when needed

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. 

• CPR (BLS) certified. 

• Ability to walk without assistance, ability to lift patients, ability to work with people effectively, ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• Referral Rewards Program

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.