Transporter UPMC Community Osteopathic, Evenings

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a Transporter to join our patient support team at UPMC Community Osteopathic campus in Harrisburg! This is a full time, evening shift position working 2p-10:30p, with every other Wednesday off and an every 3rd weekend requirement. Performs safe and efficient transport of patients and items to and from nursing units and other departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete transport duties.
• Ability to use transport equipment.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Nice To Haves

• May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed