Patient Transporter Radiology Imaging Per Diem
Patient Transporter Radiology Imaging Per Diem
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Job Description
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Shift: Per Diem (PU) 10 20 hrs. per wk. Days evenings flexible shift (depending on availability)
occasional oncall and weekends may be required.
Work Location: UM Hospital Clinics UTower Diagnostic Radiology Imaging
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Transports 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.
2. Transfers bodies to the morgue following appropriate protocols.
3. Meets productivity measures and benchmarks set by the hospital.
4. Assists at main lobby greeting patients and/or assisting with transport between assignments.
5. Identifies correct patient for transportation prior to movement by asking the patient for name and date of birth and comparing that against armband while maintaining patient confidentiality and patient privacy.
6. Practices good body mechanics when transferring and/or lifting patients.
7. Obtains and transports paperwork/chart with the patient.
8. Observes proper procedures and techniques during patient transport: monitors oxygen and intravenous apparatus and reports any problems or change in patients condition (difficulty breathing complaints of discomfort etc. to nursing staff. Reports defective equipment to the appropriate manager for repair.
9. Keeps hallways clear by storing equipment in the appropriate storage areas and exercises caution when moving stretchers wheelchairs and equipment to prevent damage to hospital property.
10. Stays current with emergency management by participating in drills inservice trainings evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster plans.
11. Adheres to precautionary methods for patients on precautions and uses personal protective equipment as necessary and defined on precaution cards located outside of patient room.
12. Exercises good handwashing techniques and personal hygiene. Prepares disinfects and covers equipment appropriately.
13. Communicates effectively with patients visitors and staff and considerate of patient age gender culture and stated preferences while always maintaining patient privacy and respect. (Knock introduce and ask for permission before entering any patient room; provide patient a sheet for privacy and a blanket for comfort etc.
14. Responds promptly to requests problems and questions from physicians staff patients and visitors. Notifies appropriate personnel upon arrival/departure of patient and/or miscellaneous items at unit/department while adhering to wearing a tracker.
15. Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Part timeEmployee Type:
TemporaryIntermittentPay Grade:
H2Employment Type
Part-Time
