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Transporter - Flex Full-Time - UPMC Shadyside at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 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

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 communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel, and fellow employees at all times. Required to work every other weekend. 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

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients and medical equipment between nursing units and various hospital departments. Deliver supplies and medications accurately while maintaining professional communication with staff and patients.