SEIU Transportation Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Rochester's Transportation Center is seeking a full-time Transport Assistant to escort and transport patients, deliver specimens and equipment, and support nursing staff in a hospital setting. The role requires careful handling of patients and equipment, with supervision from a transportation supervisor.

This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient patient movement across clinical services, in a rotating schedule.

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.
• Deliver specimens and equipment; perform cleaning of equipment.
• Send and deliver carts on the supply transport system and related duties.
• Assist in the instruction and training of new Transport Assistants.

Skills

English proficiency

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.