Patient Transporter - Full Time - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Patient Transporter for its Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting patients throughout the facility, ensuring an exceptional level of customer service and adherence to protocols. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience not required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients to various areas while ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Retrieve medical records and notify nursing staff regarding patient movements.
• Collect and deliver specimens and blood products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Collaboration skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patient Transporter - Full Time - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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Current Employees:

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Patient Transporter in Miami, Florida.

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.

Core Job Functions

• 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.

Core Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No Experience Required

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.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license
  
  
  

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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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