SEIU Transport Assistant

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Transport Assistant to escort and transport patients, deliver specimens and equipment, and support equipment setup across clinical services. You will participate in rapid response and routine transport tasks within a busy hospital environment.

Under direct supervision of the Supervisor, Transportation Center, you may rotate to different areas and assist in training new Transport Assistants. Strong English communication and physical endurance are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift patients, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients to and from clinical services and units as directed.
• Deliver specimens, equipment and supplies; perform equipment cleaning as directed.
• Send and deliver carts on the supply transport system and related support tasks.
• Assist nursing staff in restraining disturbed patients and handling heavy patients as needed.
• Pick up and deliver items such as specimens, patient records, requisitions and pharmaceuticals.
• Deliver supplies and equipment from the Equipment Center and assist with setup of equipment.
• Distribute meals to patients under nursing direction and help stock shelves with linen.
• Perform duties as a clothing room clerk and support other transportation duties.

Skills

English literacy

Manual handling

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Department: 500110 Transportation Center SMH

Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range: UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Exercising courtesy, sound judgment and initiative with patients and staff, escorts and transports patients to and from various clinical services and patient units. Delivers specimens and equipment; performs cleaning of equipment as directed. Sends and delivers carts on supply transport system and other related support duties.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED

Under the direct supervision of Supervisor, Transportation Center. May be assigned to any area within the department for periods of time and receives direct assignments and instruction from the supervisor of assigned area.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED

None. Assists in the instruction and training of new Transport Assistants.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED

Wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, carts, supply transport system, and any equipment stocked in the Equipment Center.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• 1.As instructed by designated authority or Dispatcher, escorts and/or transports new admissions, in and outpatients between patient units, x-ray, outpatient departments, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgical Center and the various clinical services.
• 2.Assists nursing staff in restraining disturbed patients, handling unusually heavy patients and the like; transports deceased patients.
• 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of items such as specimens, patient records, requisitions, patient mail, pharmaceuticals, etc.
• 4.Delivers supplies and equipment from the Equipment Center; transports and sets up equipment such as: overhead frame and trapeze and footboard.
• 5.Distributes meals and snacks to patients under direction of nurse, makes beds and helps with stocking of shelves with linen and other supplies.
• 6.Performs cleaning of equipment as directed.
• 7.Sends and delivers carts on supply transport system.
• 8.Perform duties as clothing room clerk.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to push, pull, and lift patients, supplies and equipment

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.