Patient Courier, Interventional Radiology, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Patient Courier (U)(Transportation). The Patient Courier (U) (Transportation) is responsible for transporting patients safely and efficiently to and from all departments as coordinated.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Certification
M inimum of six months’ experience as a courier in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Transports patients efficiently and in a timely manner to and from the Department in accordance with department time standards as evidenced by random activity log audits.
Responsible for performing various aide activities under the direction of a radiologic technologist, such as putting the patient on the exam table.
Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.
Accurately notes all patients’ names by identifying them by their name and medical record number as evidenced by random observation by supervisor.
Properly documents required information on floor log sheet for each transport perform ancillary department as monitored by random audits of logs.
Check with patient's Nurse prior to the start of any activity/transport.
Only transports patients with identification bracelets and following clearance from the patients’ nurse
Correctly stores all contrast media within the department
Maintains patient’s privacy during transport, utilizing sheets/blankets.
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.