Hiring: Patient Transport Assistant Company: UPMC Location: Altoona, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:34:06 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : BLS About the job Required Skills: •Relays information regarding patient care to the Patient Transport supervisor or Nurse on the Unit. •Has a thorough knowledge of obtaining, setting up, removing, cleaning, and storing traction equipment. Performs a daily traction inspection. Cleans and stores equipment and supplies. Assures that all OR litters have full oxygen tanks. •Has a thorough knowledge of obtaining, setting up, removing, and storing equipment. •Assists the physician as needed. Assists with the discharge of prisoners when needed. Assists nurses with helping patients in and out of bed for transport. •Removes (specialty) beds from the patient floors when the patients are discharged (two persons required). •Assists patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort; adheres to established Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists personnel with restraining patients. •Reports equipment in need of repair or replacement to Patient Transport Supervisor. •High school graduate or GED preferred. Qualifications: •Knowledge of equipment used in Nursing, especially traction and suction. •Demonstrate weight test - as set by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. •Able to establish and maintain good working relationships both intra and inter-departmentally. •Neat and orderly in work and appearance. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively both verbally and written. •Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative and sound judgment in setting priorities on calls. •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) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!