Patient Transporter - UHealth Sole Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Patient Transporter to work at UHealth Sole Mia. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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.