Transport Monitor Tech - 3rd shift

at  UPMC

Erie, PA 16550, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate29 Jan, 2025USD 25 Hourly29 Oct, 2024N/APatient CareNoNo
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Description:

Attendance/Tardiness Description:

  • Adheres to the Attendance/Tardiness Policies of UPMC Hamot.
  • Has/has not had written Corrective Action in annual period of employment or in the last 6 months.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Displays excellent customer service skills. Basic computer knowledge.
  • This position typically reports to Transport Supervisor.
  • 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 3

Responsibilities:

  • Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, specialty bed or assists with the transport of ambulatory patients.
  • Uses proper procedures regarding IV’s, oxygen tanks, heart monitors, transport monitors, ventilators and other medical equipment.
  • In conjunctions with Nursing Staff utilizes equipment such as lift machines, smooth movers and gait belts to ensure proper lifting and transfer of patients.
  • Assists with house wide training/instruction to the hospital staff of the Assistive and Dependent Mechanical lifts.
  • Assists with heavy lifting in patient care areas.
  • Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and Stroke Alerts and Orderly Stat calls.
  • Perform chest compressions on patients during the codes and assists in transport to ancillary departments.
  • Communicates and responds to urgent and emergency situations acting within established guidelines; informs appropriate staff in cases of emergencies.
  • Responsible for transporting to the morgue, recording proper required documentation and information to Security.
  • Responsible for taking the Patient’s Chart and completed Ticket to Ride form to/from the unit and also accompanies the patient off the Nursing Unit or prior to departing an Ancillary department.
  • Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
  • Performs/assists with proper draping and garbing of robes, slippers and blankets to maintain patient modesty prior to transport.
  • Recognizes patients for Fall Risks and provides appropriate communication at the time of Patient Hand Off.
  • Collects, cleans and distributes all traction equipment and overhead frames utilized in patient care areas and returns them to the proper storage areas.
  • Maintains an aseptic, aesthetic, and safe environment.
  • Adheres to routine schedule for cleaning, inspection and maintaining patient care equipment.
  • Under the Direction of Case Management, distributes portable oxygen tanks from the Shipping and Receiving Department to patient rooms to facilitate the discharge of the patient.
  • Participates in departments QA and QI activities.
  • Enters data relating to tracking patient transport in designated areas.
  • Demonstrates UPMC Hamot’s commitment to service excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.

Attendance/Tardiness Description:

  • Adheres to the Attendance/Tardiness Policies of UPMC Hamot.
  • Has/has not had written Corrective Action in annual period of employment or in the last 6 months.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Displays excellent customer service skills. Basic computer knowledge.
  • This position typically reports to Transport Supervisor.
  • 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


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Diploma

Proficient

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Erie, PA 16550, USA