Transporter - Harrisburg Hospital

UPMC • Harrisburg, PA

20h

About The Position

The Transporter performs safe and efficient transport of patients and items to and from nursing units and other departments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role uses prescribed transportation equipment and vehicles, maintains transportation records, and delivers supplies, equipment, medications, and other materials. Medication transportation is limited to moving medications from one department to another, and medication handoffs must be made to a nurse. The position requires following written and verbal instructions and using transport equipment. The employee may enter rooms where medications are stored or transport medications while transporting patients.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to complete transport duties.
• Ability to use transport equipment.
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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Responsibilities

• Inspect and disinfect transportation equipment used by the department.
• Record transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate department forms and logs.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medications, and other materials to patient units and designated areas safely, promptly, and accurately.
• Ensure medication is handed off to a nurse.
• Report transportation activity status and abnormal activities to the manager in charge.
• Transport patients and adjunct equipment in prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and designated areas safely, promptly, and accurately.
• Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor and communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel, and fellow employees.

What This Job Offers

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