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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an 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

Additional Department Specific Duties

• Transport patients with in the different areas of the hospital.

• Assists the nursing and surgical professional staff in care of the patient and in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of the nursing staff, charge nurse, nurse manager, and director of the department.

• Pick up and transfer patients using the appropriate operational procedures and customer service standards.  These units include Perioperative Services, 6th Floor Ambulatory Services, 5th Floor Inpatient Services, Holding Room 1, Holding Room 2 and the Operating Rooms.

• Use the standard greeting in every contact with patient. Transfer patients cautiously and safely.

• Interact with patients in a respectful manner, following the appropriate face to face standards.

• Monitor the availability of equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, chair-beds, batteries) and report needs to the charge nurse.

• Daily maintenance and cleaning, re-stocking of equipment and supplies.

• Comply with Infection Control Standards required for patient transportation.

• Pick up and deliver diverse items (such as medications form Pharmacy, lab specimens, implants, instruments, etc.) to and from other facilities or destinations maintaining the appropriate operational procedures and customer service standards.

• Use the standard greeting in every contact with patient.

• Maintain professional behavior while executing all duties, following the appropriate face to face standards.

• Handle diverse items with care and responsibility. Daily cleaning of assigned areas.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• · Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral or schedule form.

• · Ability to read and interpret documents such as assignment boards, patient IDs and identify the correct patient’s chart based on 2 patient identifiers, procedure manuals, and safety rules.

• Ability to write routine logs.

• Ability to effectively respond to questions from patients and employees.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with every day issues.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral or schedule form.

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to interact and communicate with diverse population.

• Ability to communicate in a manner which shows empathy for patients.

• Ability to interact with patients of different age groups.

• Capability to move 120 pounds or more on chair beds or stretchers.

• Capability to stand or walk for long periods.

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.

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