Transporter

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Casual Transporter at the McCandless location. Shift Details: Every other weekend with rotating holidays. 1pm - 9:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm. Shifts will be discussed further during the interview.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete transport duties
• Ability to use transport equipment.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
• Act 34

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed