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UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking a Shuttle/Transport Associate to support safety and security for patients, visitors, staff, and property. You will provide patient and visitor shuttle transport, assist with moving equipment, and deliver materials. No patient care is involved.

A high school diploma or GED is required; bilingual abilities are valued. A NM CDL with P endorsement and UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit within 60 days are required or pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No minimum experience required.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (and other Native languages) are valued.

Responsibilities

• ASSISTANCE - Provide patient and visitor assistance as required (e.g., wheelchairs, stretchers).
• CUSTOMER SERVICE - Respond to service requests; resolve issues; maintain positive relations.
• ESCORT - Provide escort service to patients, visitors and staff as directed.
• LOG - Maintain daily log and monitor radio for transport requests.
• PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS - Follow safety and fire/disaster procedures; comply with regulations.
• VEHICLES - Operate and maintain hospital vehicles; report repairs.
• VEHICLES - Perform basic vehicle maintenance.
• VEHICLES - Drive in compliance with city, state, federal and university policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Tools

CDL with P Endorsement

UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Parking and Transport - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable for assisting in the safety and security of all patients, visitors, staff, property and installations of the Hospitals. Principally responsible in providing patient, visitor and employee shuttle transports, or collection, special processing and delivery of specified materials. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and rocedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• ASSISTANCE - Provide patient and visitor assistance as required (i.e., obtain transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.)
• CUSTOMER SERVICE - Respond to additional service or special requests in a timely manner; ensure customer issues are appropriately resolved; demonstrate positive customer relations
• ESCORT - Provide escort service to all patients, visitors and staff as directed
• LOG - Maintain daily log of all encounters, duties and/or assignments in accordance with departmental policy; monitor radio for transportation requests
• PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS - Maintain complete awareness of responsibilities concerning current fire and disaster procedures; maintain complete awareness and compliance with all safety regulations
• VEHICLES - Maintain Hospitals vehicles in proper working order; maintain cleanliness of all assigned vehicles, report needed repairs to supervisor
• VEHICLES - Perform basic maintenance of vehicles
• VEHICLES - Safely operate Hospitals vehicles in compliance with all city, State, Federal and University and departmental regulations and/or policies

Qualifications

Education:

Essential

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

Essential:

Nonessential

No minimum experience required

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 2 years directly related experience

Credentials

Essential

• NM Commercial Drivers License with P Endorsement
• UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days

Physical Conditions

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
• Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
• Must obtain Occupational Health Services (OHS) DOT Exam prior to start date

Sign-On Bonus Available