Transporter - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a full-time Transporter to join the Patient Transport Services team. The position offers rotating shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, with weekend and holiday duties as assigned, along with a competitive benefits package.

The role involves safe transport of patients and items, data entry in the Transport Tracking System, and coordination with nursing staff to ensure timely handoffs of medications and supplies.

Qualifications

• Performs safe and efficient transport of patients and items between units.
• Records transportation data electronically or on logs used by the department.
• Follows written and verbal instructions to complete duties.
• Maintains required background clearances and certifications for patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and disinfect transportation equipment.
• Record transport data in the tracking system or logs.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, medications, and materials to patient units and designated areas.
• Report status and any abnormal transportation activities to the manager.
• Transport patients and adjunct equipment between units and treatment centers.
• Maintain courteous professional demeanor with patients, visitors, staff, and coworkers.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
• Assist with transporting medications as needed across departments.

Skills

Patient transport

Data entry

Equipment handling

Communication

Tools

Transport Tracking System

Job description

UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Transporter to join our team! Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our role in the Patient Transport Services Department at UPMC East. UPMC East is currently looking to hire a fulltime Transporter to work rotating shifts between the hours of 7 am – 7:30 pm. This position will also have rotating weekend (7 am to 3:30 pm) and holiday responsibility. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran