Patient Transporter - Full-Time - Oakland

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Cardiac Transporters to support the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Services Department located in Oakland, PA. The Transporters will safely and efficiently transport patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other departments, following established policies.

You will walk approximately seven miles per day and interact with patients to contribute to their quality of care.

Qualifications

• CPR is required based on AHA standards with both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR as applicable

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients between patient units and designated areas safely and promptly.
• Safely transfer patients to and from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Monitor patient heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry during transport.
• Rotate shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
• Follow departmental procedures and exercise good judgment in prioritizing work.
• Maintain organization and effective communication with team members.
• Handle medication transport only when required between departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Prioritization

Patient care

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Cardiac Transporters to help support the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Services Department located in Oakland, PA. The days and shifts 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures. In this fast-paced position, you will be walking approximately seven miles a day while interacting with patients and contributing to their quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients via prescribed vehicles between the patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Safely transfer patients in and out of hospital beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
• Safely monitor patient heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse ox during transport.
• Maintain a positive attitude characterized by caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Must be able to rotate shifts that provide 24-hour/day, seven days per week coverage.
• Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the prioritization of work.
• Effective organization and communication skills.
• 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)