Telemetry Transporter - PeriOp - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - FT Evenings

Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Department: PeriOp Surg Support HUP | Location: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | Hours: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week), Evening Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM)

About the role

Primary duty is to transport patients throughout the medical complex in a safe, courteous, and timely manner. When appropriate and requested by clinical personnel, the Telemetry Transporter monitors the patient's vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, lung sounds, VAD parameters, pulse oximetry, and ECG tracings via appropriate monitor. The Transporter continuously assesses the patient's overall condition and immediately notifies the patient's nurse if any adverse conditions are detected or observed. When necessary, initiates Rapid Response and Code Calls for patients in declining status, responds to assigned clinical emergencies, and participates in the hospital emergency preparedness plan for internal and external emergency management. Assists with patient movement when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, carries out minor patient care duties during transit, transports deceased patients to the hospital morgue, and updates the transport tracking system via assigned cell phone to maintain accurate location and times associated with patient transports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active EMT and CPR certification.
• Respond to all transport assignments in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain constant focus on the safety and well-being of any patient in their care throughout the medical center.
• Utilize proper techniques and equipment to facilitate safe, efficient, and timely movement of patients.
• Follow hospital-established protocols/policies and procedures when verifying patient identity.
• Ensure “Ticket to Ride” is updated accordingly, always including date, time, and signature of Transporter and RN.
• Receive and relay pertinent patient information to Nursing/Provider staff