Transporter

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh seeks a Transporter to ensure safe and efficient transport of patients and supplies. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, recording data, and delivering materials timely, while maintaining professionalism. This role is vital for hospital operations and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment.
• Record transportation data electronically or manually.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, and medication to patient units safely and accurately.
• Transport patients and adjunct equipment via prescribed vehicles.
• Maintain a courteous professional demeanor with all individuals.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Job description

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Transporter to work at the main hospital in Lawrenceville.
The Transporter performs safe and efficient transport of patients and items to and from nursing units and other departments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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.