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.