Job Description

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Patient Transporter in Miami, Florida.

The Patient Transporter transfers patients to and from various areas of the assigned facilities while providing exceptional customer service. Additionally, the Patient Transporter engages in efforts to improve patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency, and ensures all required policies and procedures are complied with.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Retrieves medical records, laboratory results, supplies, and medications.

• Notifies nursing staff when patient is leaving the unit and when patient returns back to the unit.

• Ensures that patient’s chart is alongside when being transported.                                     

• Assures all transports are completed within the assigned time parameters.

• Collects all specimens and blood products and safely delivers to appropriate department.

• Checks all oxygen cylinders prior to transport to assure tanks are full and are in safe condition.

• Checks accurately in and out of the patient transport system.

• Performs supply restocking of assigned area(s).

• Gathers, cleans, and disinfects patient care equipment and all other reusable items.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

H1

Job Tags

Daily paid, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Worldwide, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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