Transport Monitor Tech - 3rd shift

at  UPMC

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

• 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