Patient Transporter — Fast-Paced Hospital Care

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley is seeking a Transporter to join the Patient Transport Team. This full-time role supports the day-to-day hospital operations by transporting patients to and from testing, procedural and nursing areas within the hospital.

The position requires a high level of reliability, teamwork, and professionalism, with no on-call or travel needed. You will also document activities and help ensure timely, safe patient handoffs with nursing staff.

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.

Job description

UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley is seeking a Transporter to join the Patient Transport Team. This full-time role supports the day-to-day hospital operations by transporting patients to and from testing, procedural and nursing areas within the hospital.

The position requires a high level of reliability, teamwork, and professionalism, with no on-call or travel needed. You will also document activities and help ensure timely, safe patient handoffs with nursing staff.