What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Monitor Tech - 2nd Shift position at UPMC?
UPMC Hamot's Patient Transport Services is seeking a Transport Monitor Tech to join their team in a 2nd shift position! The Transport Monitor Tech will assist with patient care and transport of patients. Prior patient care experience is preferred but not required. This position will work from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Apply today to join a great team and grow your career with UPMC!
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/TardinessDescription:
- 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.
Salary : $17 - $26
