What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter - Part-Time - Oakland position at UPMC?
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring part-time Cardiac Transporters to help support the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Services Department located in Oakland, PA. The days and shifts for these positions will vary.
The Transporters will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other departments throughout the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures. In this fast-paced position, you will be walking approximately seven miles a day while interacting with patients and contributing to their quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients, equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients via prescribed vehicles between the patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
- Safely transfer patients in and out of hospital beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
- Safely monitor patient heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse ox during transport.
- Maintain a positive attitude characterized by caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.