Telemetry Transporter

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Telemetry Transporter to safely transport patients while monitoring vital signs, assisting clinical personnel, and responding to emergencies. This entry-level, full-time position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth in a leading health system. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Must maintain active EMT Certification.
• 1+ years EMS or patient transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and monitor vital signs during transit.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensure all transport assignments are completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title:Telemetry Transporter

Entity: HUP

Department: PeriOp Technical Admin HUP

Location: 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am-6:30pm, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week), Shift 1

**Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania! **

Summary:

• Primary duty is to transport patients throughout the medical complex in a safe, courteous, and timely manner. When appropriate and requested by clinical personnel the Telemetry Transporter will monitor the patient's vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, lung sounds, VAD parameters, pulse oximetry, and ECG tracings via appropriate monitor. In addition, the Telemetry Transporter will continuously assess the patient's overall condition and immediately notify the patient's nurse if any adverse conditions are detected or observed. When necessary, Telemetry Transporter Initiate Rapid Response and Code Calls for patients in declining status. Responds to assigned clinical emergencies and partakes in the hospital emergency preparedness plan for internal and external emergency management. Assists with patient movement when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher. Carry out minor patient care duties while the patient is in transit. Transports deceased patients to the hospital morgue. Updates appropriate transport tracking system through use of assigned cell phone to maintain accurate location and times associated with patient transports.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all requirements are met in order to maintain active EMT and CPR certification.
• All transport assignments should be responded to in a safe and timely manner. Throughout the medical center, transporter maintains a constant focus on the safety and well-being of any patient in their care. Proper techniques and equipment should be utilized to facilitate safe, efficient and timely movement of patients.
• Follows hospital established protocols/policies and procedures when verifying patient identity. Ensures “Ticket to Ride” is updated accordingly, always including date, time and signature of Transporter and RN. Receives and relays pertinent patient information to Nursing/Provider staff at the start and completion of every transport and at every appropriate hand-off point; completing all required documentation. Maintains patient's chart during transport and ensures confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Utilizes “Safe Patient Handling” techniques when transferring patients to wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and procedure tables. Assists hospital staff with the movement of patients as needed.
• Secures patient and any appropriate equipment prior to lifting, moving or transporting. When required assures adequate oxygen tank, IVs, drainage tubes, etc. are available prior to start of transport and upon arrival to destination. Connects patient to appropriate monitoring devices prior to and upon completion of every telemetry transport.
• Immediately alerts care providers, as well as the Dispatcher, Shift Supervisor/Manager/Director to any signs of patient distress, equipment malfunction, and unsafe conditions
• Clocks in and out of E*Star on time and promptly logs into appropriate transport tracking system within the department designated timeframe of scheduled shift time. When necessary advises dispatcher of availability in a timely manner. Acknowledges receipt of assignment, updates whereabouts immediately upon arrival and exit from location or destination, and acknowledges completion of assignments in real time.
• Informs patient of any pending actions prior to attaching monitoring equipment including BP Cuffs, Monitor Leads, Pulse Ox, etc.
• When not assigned to active transports utilize downtime to check and properly store Department equipment.
• Follows hospital established protocols/policies and procedures for isolations precautions, hand hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Obtains passing score on annual dysrhythmia recertification exam.
  
  

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR/BCLS required.
• Emergency Medical Technician (Required)
• Pennsylvania or National EMT certification required. UPHS Telemetry Transporter Training Program must be completed within two attempts, post-hire or internal transfer into position. Training program consists of classroom instruction through Penn Medicine Academy and on the job evaluation of competencies by preceptor.
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED and 1+ years EMS or patient transport required.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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