Transporter, Evenings

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Transporter This position will work evenings from 2:30pm-11pm with rotating weekends/holidays. 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 communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel, and fellow employees at all times. + 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

Created: 2025-10-13