Lead Patient Transport- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The Department of Patient Transport at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a 1st shift Full-Time Lead Telemetry Transporter:

Summary:

Primary function will be to lead and coordinate Telemetry Transport operations including the Telemetry Transport Team. Provide oversight, education and personnel leadership, as well as serving as a liaison between Telemetry Transport and Surgical Support Leadership. 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 will monitor the patient's vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, lung sounds, VAD parameters, pulse oximetry, and ECG tracings via appropriate monitor. In addition, the Telemetry Transporter will continuously assess the patient's overall condition and immediately notify the patient's nurse if any adverse conditions are detected or observed. When necessary, Telemetry Transporter Initiate Rapid Response and Code Calls for patients in declining status. Responds to assigned clinical emergencies and partakes 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. Carry out minor patient care duties while the patient is in transit. Transports deceased patients to the hospital morgue. Updates appropriate transport tracking system through use of assigned cell phone to maintain accurate location and times associated with patient transports. 

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Required) 
• Pennsylvania or National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (Required)
• UPHS Telemetry Transporter Training Program at HUP (Required)