Nursing Assistant (U), Periop Services / Surgery / OR, Full-Time

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter for Perioperative Services / Surgery / OR UTower. Duties include transporting patients, verifying IDs, and assisting with patient movement and room turnover. Flexible evenings and weekends may be required.

High school diploma and 1 year of experience are expected. The role supports nursing staff and maintains sterile, orderly surgical areas while adhering to hospital policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to University values and standards.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients from their rooms to various hospital areas.
• Verify patient identification band, chart, and sending slip for safety.
• Assist patients to and from stretchers and help with positioning.
• Assist nursing staff with patient positioning and skin prep.
• Clean and prepare the surgical suite; disinfect stretchers between patients.
• Restock supplies and support department in inventory management.
• Maintain cleanliness of the surgical suite and operating rooms after procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion

Flexible scheduling

Core values

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Shift: Full-Time 40 hrs. per week, Days 7:00AM - 4:00PM - M-F.

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Periop. Services / Surgery / OR UTower

• Provides safe transportation of patients from their rooms to various areas of the hospital.
• Ensures patient safety by verifying the patient identification band, chart and sending slip.
• Assists patients to and from the stretcher.
• Assists nursing personnel with patient positioning and patient skin preps.
• Cleans and prepares surgical suite and disinfects stretchers in-between patients.
• Supports the supply needs of the department by receiving supplies and restocking all areas.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the surgical suite and cleans the operating rooms at the end of the day's schedule.
• Empties all trash containers, suction canister boxes, and replaces bags and boxes, periodically throughout the day.
• Maintains attendant's supply room with needed solutions for cleaning, maintenance of floors, polishing glass, and cleanliness of counters and walls.
• Maintains inventory of wet vacuum hoses, floor tools, and brushes.
• Mops the floor between surgical procedures.
• Cleans patient pantry and dining area and empties trash.
• Returns equipment to the storage room and keeps the room orderly.
• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff