Transporter - Casual - Carlisle at UPMC

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Equipment Disinfection, Electronic Data Recording, Medical Supply Delivery, Professional Communication, CPR, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

This position is a Casual/Per Diem position that requires working 36 hours over the course of a 6-week timeframe and working Rotating Shifts of Day/Evening. 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: 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 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

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients and medical equipment between nursing units and other hospital departments. Deliver supplies and medications while maintaining accurate electronic records of all transportation activities.