Transporter | Full-time | Days

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Williamsport, PA is hiring a full-time Patient Transporter for day shift. You will move patients and equipment safely across units, while coordinating with clinical teams to support timely patient flow and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, delivering supplies and medications, and maintaining clean, disinfected transport equipment. The role emphasizes courteous, professional patient interactions and accurate electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients and necessary equipment between nursing units, treatment areas, and other designated locations.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medications, and other materials accurately and efficiently, ensuring appropriate handoff of medications to nursing staff.
• Inspect, clean, and disinfect transportation equipment according to established procedures.
• Accurately document transportation activities electronically through the Transport Tracking System and/or required department logs.
• Communicate transportation status, delays, or unusual circumstances to the appropriate team member or manager.
• Follow established safety procedures and department guidelines while supporting efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.

Job description

Full-Time Patient Transporter | Day Shift

Join our team as a full-time Patient Transporter and play an important role in creating a safe, positive experience for patients throughout their hospital stay. In this position, you’ll help patients get where they need to go safely and efficiently while working closely with clinical teams across the hospital.

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift
• Hours may be scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday
• Every fourth weekend rotation
• Every fourth holiday rotation

What You’ll Do

As a Patient Transporter, you’ll provide safe and timely transportation of patients, equipment, supplies, medications, and other materials throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely transport patients and necessary equipment between nursing units, treatment areas, and other designated locations.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medications, and other materials accurately and efficiently, ensuring appropriate handoff of medications to nursing staff.
• Inspect, clean, and disinfect transportation equipment according to established procedures.
• Accurately document transportation activities electronically through the Transport Tracking System and/or required department logs.
• Communicate transportation status, delays, or unusual circumstances to the appropriate team member or manager.
• Follow established safety procedures and department guidelines while supporting efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.

Why This Version Works Better

• Leads with the schedule, so applicants can quickly determine whether the hours work for them.
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• Keeps the tone welcoming while preserving the operational expectations of the role.