Patient Transporter - Full-Time - Oakland

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Cardiac Transporters to support the Transportation Services Department in Oakland, PA. Transporters safely move patients and equipment to and from nursing units and other hospital areas, following policies to maintain quality of care.

In this fast-paced role, you will walk several miles daily, interact with patients, and contribute to safe, efficient operations. Shift schedules vary and may include 24/7 coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and BLS/CPR knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, specimens, and morgue patients via prescribed vehicles between patient units and other areas in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Safely transfer patients to and from hospital beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Monitor patient heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse ox during transport.
• Maintain a caring, supportive attitude toward patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Rotate shifts to cover 24-hour/day, seven days per week.
• Follow departmental procedures and exercise good judgment in prioritizing work.
• Communicate effectively and stay organized.
• May transport medications when moving patients; medication transport is limited to inter-department transfers.

Skills

Patient transport

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)