What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter - UPMC East position at UPMC?
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 with UPMC East.
UPMC East is looking to hire a flex, fulltime Transporter to work various 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6 am - 9 pm (Monday thru Friday) and 7 am - 4:30 pm (Saturday/Sunday). This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.
Candidates will be placed into the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.
Apply today 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.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
