UMHC-Patient Transporter PRN

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter (PT/Temp) to transfer patients and support unit operations. This role emphasizes safety, patient satisfaction, and timely transports across facilities.

Part-time, temporary-intermittent position with opportunities to contribute to high-quality care and collaboration with nursing staff. No prior experience required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Patient Transporter (PT/Temp) position 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• No previous experience required.

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

About the University of Miami Health System

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: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent