Transporter | Part-time | Days

Schedule: Day shift (between 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and being part of a fast-paced healthcare team? Join us as a Patient Transporter, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring patients and essential materials are moved safely and efficiently throughout the hospital.

• Safely transport patients and necessary equipment between units, treatment areas, and departments
• Deliver supplies, medications, and equipment accurately and on time (including proper handoff to nursing staff)
• Maintain and disinfect transport equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Accurately document transport activities using tracking systems and logs
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members to provide a positive experience
• Report any issues or unusual activity to leadership promptly

• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• A courteous, professional demeanor with a focus on patient care

• Make a meaningful impact on patient care every day
• Gain valuable experience in a healthcare setting
• Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to safely and effectively perform transport duties
• Ability to operate and handle transport equipment appropriately
• May be required to enter areas where medications are stored and transport medications between departments in accordance with established guidelines

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire (must meet current AHA standards, including both written and skills components)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal as required)
• Act 33 Clearance (with renewal as required)
• Act 34 Clearance (with renewal as required)
• Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal as required)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran