What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter - UPMC East position at UPMC?
UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Transporter to join our team!
Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our role in the Patient Transport Services Department at UPMC East.
UPMC East is currently looking to hire a fulltime Transporter to work rotating shifts between the hours of 7 am – 7 pm. This position will also have rotating weekend (7 am to 3 pm) and holiday responsibility.
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.
Apply to see where your career can go!
Purpose:
Performs safe and efficient transport of patients and items to and from nursing units and other departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department.
- Record transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department.
- Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner. Ensures that a handoff of medication occurs with the nurse.
- Report the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to the manager in charge.
- Deliver supplies, equipment, and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
- Transport patients and adjunct equipment via prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and their designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
- Maintain a courteous professional demeanor and communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel, and fellow employees at all times.