Transporter

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

If you are passionate about helping people, working in direct patient care, and looking to make a difference in your community, we invite you to explore our team.As a Patient Transporter, you will support the day-to-day hospital operations by transporting patients to and from testing, procedural and nursing areas within the hospital. Patient Transport positions offer the unique opportunity to observe the healthcare team working together to provide the highest level of care.

UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley is hiring a Transporter to join the Patient Transport Team! This full-time role will workvarious shifts and days, along with weekends and holidays. No on-call or travel is required.

If you are self-motivated and looking for a fast-paced career in healthcare, we are looking for your application. We look forward to discussing employment opportunities and helping to launch you into a career in healthcare.

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.