Traffic Management Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting day one

On-site parking

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital is seeking a Valet Service Associate to assist patients and visitors with entry/exit, mobility support, and parking logistics. You will operate shuttles and golf carts, direct traffic, and maintain safely welcoming entrances.

Responsibilities include guiding patients, responding to emergencies, coordinating with Security, and ensuring smooth traffic flow in a healthcare setting. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 100 lbs required.

Qualifications

• Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests and coworkers.
• Have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient information is guarded and respected.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital parking areas, lobby and vehicles.
• Assists patients with mobility challenges using wheelchairs or escorts.
• Updates wayfinding signage and directs patients to clinic visits.
• Assists with access to transportation and rideshare pickups.
• Parks and retrieves patient vehicles safely and promptly.
• Performs simple repairs to parking equipment and assists with minor repairs.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Quick learning

Multi-tasking

HIPAA knowledge

Drive manual transmission

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Provides assistance and information to incoming patients, visitors and staff to facilitate their entrance to and exit from the hospital. Provides valet parking services for hospital patients and visitors, assists with traffic control in hospital parking areas, and maintains accurate documentation regarding valet parked vehicles. The position has no responsibility for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/
• Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs .

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Directs and assists patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital parking areas, hospital lobby and assists patients exiting and entering their vehicles.
• Assists patients with mobility challenges to and from appointments through the use of wheelchair assistance or golf cart escorts.
• Updates wayfinding signage and assists patients with directions to and from clinic visits.
• Assists patients with access to public transportation and pick-up and drop-off for taxi and ridesharing transportation.
• Parks and retrieves patient vehicles upon arrival and departure in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Performs simple repairs to parking control equipment and assists patients and visitors with minor repairs such as flat tires and dead batteries.
• Coordinates with Parking Services and Security to patrol and enforce patient and visitor parking areas.
• Assists in emergency situations by directing emergency vehicles and maintaining traffic control as needed.
• Maintains metrics to track traffic congestion and other data points to assist in planning for space efficiency.
• Directs self-parking visitors into open stalls during times of high volume.
• Facilitates traffic both inside patient parking areas as well as on University owned roads, whether by directing traffic or coordinating with outside agencies for control.
• Investigates and reports accidents within parking valet areas and educates involved patrons on how to proceed regarding the damage.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment at the hospital entrance and inside patient terraces, including: addressing lighting, removing debris and clearing ice and snow from walkways.
• Uses the Customer Service shuttle or golf cart to transfer patients to and from other health sciences buildings.
• Participates in process improvement to refine traffic control and parking models that better facilitate access to the hospital.
• Acts as a liaison with Security, Campus Police, Emergency Management and Facilities and Engineering to secure access and ensure safe egress in times of emergency

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests and coworkers.
• Have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient information is guarded and respected.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Qualifications

Required

• Current, valid state issued driver's license at time of hire with no moving violations in the preceding two years (some exceptions may apply).

Preferred

• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects. This position may stand for sustained periods of time and/or walk for long distances moving from one area to another. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number

85639

Reg/Temp

Regular

Employment Type

Full-Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status

Non-Clinical

Location Name

University of Utah Hospital

Workplace Set Up

On-site

City

SALT LAKE CITY

State

UT

Department

UUH CST 16K VALET SRVCS

Category

Customer Service