Transporter

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Casual Transporter at the McCandless location. This role involves performing inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment, recording transportation data, and delivering supplies, equipment, and medication to various areas within the hospital. The Transporter will also be responsible for transporting patients and adjunct equipment between units and treatment centers, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.

Requirements

• 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