Transporter - UPMC Carlisle

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Carlisle is seeking a Patient Transporter to support day-to-day hospital operations by moving patients between testing, procedures and nursing areas. You will interact with Imaging, Nursing, Security, and Pharmacy, upholding safety and courteous service across shifts from 6am to 11pm.

This casual position features rotating day/evening shifts, 36 hours over six weeks, with one weekend shift and one holiday per six weeks. On-the-job training is provided to launch your healthcare career.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required; certification due within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and disinfect transportation equipment.
• Log transport data in the Transport Tracking System or logs.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medication safely and timely.
• Report status of transportation activities to the manager.
• Transport patients and equipment between units and designated areas.
• Maintain courteous professional demeanor with patients and staff.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Act 34 clearance

Job description

UPMC Patient Transport team is growing. 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. Patient Transporters interact with many professional health care services throughout the day including Imaging, Nursing, Security, and Pharmacy. This role is perfect for anyone interested in working as a Patient Transporter or looking for a stepping-stone to a career in healthcare.

As a Patient Transporter, you will be offered a flexible scheduling package between the hours of 6am and 11pm to promote work life balance. Transportation staff have the chance to schedule 4,8,10 and 12-hour shifts, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts. Open positions are currently at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. The Patient Transport department offers an individualized on-the-job training program. If you are self-motivated, ready to join a dynamic team, 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.

**This is a Casual Position with Day/Evening Rotating Shifts - 36 hours to be worked in 6 weeks with 1 Weekend Shift per 6 weeks and 1 Holiday per year Requirements

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)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran