What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Transporter to join our team!
This is a casual position that will require working variable shifts, mostly in the evening, and will also include rotating weekend and holiday coverages. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy helping others and want to make an impact on excellent patient care! Apply today and see where a career with UPMC can take you!
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.
Salary : $17 - $26
