Transporter, Casual

UPMC

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A premier healthcare organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Casual Transporter to assist in the safe transport of patients and items across departments. This part-time role requires flexibility with shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have CPR certification and the ability to follow strict protocols for patient care and safety. Effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Ability to perform safe transport of patients and items.
Effective use of transport equipment required.
Must pass AHA standards for CPR within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely between units in a timely manner.
Record transportation data accurately.
Maintain professionalism with patients and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

CPR certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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UPMC Mercy is seeking a Casual Transporter to support their team!

This casual role will require working two days per week, variable shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Purpose:

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.
Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete transport duties and the ability to use transport equipment.
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 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)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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