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On-Site
nMiami, FL
nPart time
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nCurrent Employees:
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nShift: Per Diem (PU) (8 -16 hrs. per wk.) Days, evenings flexible shift (depending on availability)
noccasional on call and weekends may be required.
nWork Location: UM Hospital UTower Interventional Radiology
nnnTransports patients and/or visitors from department/unit to department/unit and to and from ancillary areas to include admissions and discharge and remains attentive until their transportation arrives.
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nnAssists at the main lobby greeting patients and/or assisting with transport between assignments.
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nnIdentifies the correct patient for transportation prior to movement by asking the patient for name and date of birth and comparing that against the armband while maintaining patient confidentiality and patient privacy.
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nnPractices good body mechanics when transferring and/or lifting patients.
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nnObtains and transports paperwork/chart with the patient.
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nnObserves proper procedures and techniques during patient transport: monitors oxygen and intravenous apparatus and reports any problems or changes in patient’s condition (difficulty breathing, complaints of discomfort, etc.) to nursing staff.
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nnReports defective equipment to the appropriate manager for repair.
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nnKeeps hallways clear by storing equipment in the appropriate storage areas and exercise caution when moving stretchers, wheelchairs, and equipment to prevent damage to hospital property.
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nnStays current with emergency management by participating in drills, in-service training, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans.
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nnAdheres to precautionary methods for patients on precautions and uses personal protective equipment as necessary and defined on precaution cards located outside of the patient room.
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nnExercises good hand-washing techniques and personal hygiene.
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nnPrepares, disinfects, and covers equipment appropriately.
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nnCommunicates effectively with patients, visitors, and staff and is considerate of patient age, gender, culture, and stated preferences, while always maintaining patient privacy and respect.
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nn(Knock, introduce, and ask for permission before entering any patient room; provide the patient a sheet for privacy and a blanket for comfort, etc.)
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nnResponds promptly to requests, problems, and questions from physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.
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nnNotifies appropriate personnel upon arrival/departure of patient and/or miscellaneous items at unit/department while adhering to wearing a tracker.
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nnAdheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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n nThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
nCORE QUALIFICATIONS
nEducation:
nHigh School diploma or equivalent
nCertification and Licensing:
nBasic Life Support (BLS)
nExperience:
nNo experience is required.
nKnowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
nnnAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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nnAbility to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
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nnAbility to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
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nnAbility to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
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nnCommitment to the University’s core values.
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nnAbility to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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n nDEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
nDepartment Specific Functions
nThe department operates 24/7, providing continuous services. Transfers bodies to the morgue following appropriate protocols. Meets productivity measures and benchmarks set by the hospital which is reported quarterly. Oversees hospital bed management, encompassing tasks such as coordinating bed movements, preparing operating rooms and ambulatory surgery units with the required beds for daily cases, and facilitating the transportation of beds to and from the repair shop. Responsible for efficiently managing the return of rental beds. This involves confirming arrangements with the rental company, transporting the beds to the designated location, and ensuring timely pickup. Conducts rounds to clear hallways of beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers, ensuring that these items are promptly returned to their designated departments. Responsible for transportation for all admissions, discharges, unit transfers, radiation oncology, dialysis, and outpatient areas and clinics. Assists other areas in times of understaffing, providing necessary support to ensure smooth operations.
nThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
nUHealth-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.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
nJob Status:
nPart time
nEmployee Type:
nTemporary-Intermittent
nThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
nThe University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
nThe University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
nBascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
nThe University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
nWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
nThe University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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