Patient Transporter - Full-Time - Oakland

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking full-time Cardiac Transporters to support transportation operations in Oakland, PA. The role involves safely transporting patients and equipment, ensuring quality care, and interacting positively with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transport or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor patient vitals during transport.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and staff.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Safety Procedures

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Cardiac Transporters to support the daily operations of the Transportation Services Department in Oakland, PA. The shifts and days for these positions will vary.

The Transporters will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other departments throughout the hospital, following established policies and procedures. This fast-paced role involves walking approximately seven miles a day while interacting with patients and contributing to their quality of care.

Responsibilities

1. Transport patients, equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients via prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
2. Safely transfer patients in and out of hospital beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
3. Monitor patient heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry during transport.
4. Maintain a positive attitude characterized by caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.