**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. + 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) **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**