Transporter | Casual | Evenings

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Patient Transporter!
Every other weekend & holiday • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on patients and their families? Our Patient Transport team plays a vital part in ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and compassionate support throughout their hospital stay. If you enjoy helping others, staying active, and being part of a collaborative healthcare environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital. Your professionalism, attentiveness, and positive attitude will help create a supportive experience for patients and staff alike.
If you enjoy making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately to ensure safe and successful completion of all transport duties.
• Ability to operate and maintain transport equipment safely and effectively.
• May work in areas where medications are stored or be responsible for transporting medications only as part of patient transport between departments. Medication handling is strictly limited to departmental transfers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification—required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards, including both didactic and hands‑on components).
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• Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance (with renewal)
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (with renewal)

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients and adjunct equipment between units, treatment areas, and other designated locations with care and accuracy.
• Perform regular inspections and disinfect transportation equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Document transport activities accurately using the Transport Tracking System and/or departmental forms and logs.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medication, and other materials promptly and safely to patient units and designated areas—ensuring proper handoff of medication to nursing staff.
• Communicate any unusual or significant issues to the manager on duty.
• Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor and communicate respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees