HCH Patient Transporter/Parking Valet/Service Officer
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Work-life balance
Career development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
University of Utah Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through outstanding patient care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive education. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, it operates five hospitals and eleven clinics, providing an intensive range of medical services that prioritize quality standards, patient safety, and compassionate care. This institution fosters a culture grounded in collaboration, leadership, respect, and innovation, dedicated to meeting the complex healthcare needs of the community. University of Utah Health attracts professionals who value integrity, responsibility, and excellence, and it offers dynamic career opportunities, competitive pay,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current, valid Utah driver's license with no moving violations in the past two years
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects or patients up to 100 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods and distances
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
- Completion of RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire
- Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, and walking
- Ability to work in intermediate healthcare environment conditions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
Job Qualifications
- Current, valid Utah driver's license at time of hire with no moving violations in the preceding two years
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system obtained within 30 days of hire
- Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle preferred
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
- Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- 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
Job Duties
- Transfers patients from one area to another by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher
- Assists in the transport of essential supplies during traumas and cardiac arrests
- Handles items such as IV bags, oxygen masks, oxygen tanks, urine drainage bags, blood bags, and medical monitoring devices that may be attached to the patient during transport
- Transports expired patients to the morgue by stretcher
- Initiates the call, upon patient discharge, alerting all departments involved in the bed turnover process
- Picks up and delivers routine and STAT laboratory specimens, blood and medical items
- Properly uses EPIC patient transport system
- Collaborates with other employees to ensure that the needs of the patient and department are met
- Parks and retrieves patient vehicles upon arrival and departure in a safe, timely, and professional manner
- 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
- Documents all vehicle tag information, claim numbers, and key storage locations accurately
- Ensures that vehicles are returned in the same condition in which they were received
- Works as part of a team in keeping staging areas clear and maintaining smooth traffic flow in and out of the parking areas and terraces
- 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
- Addresses lighting and safety issues located in the parking areas and assists in keeping areas free of debris
- Assists in emergency situations by directing emergency vehicles and maintaining traffic control as needed
- Investigates and reports accidents within parking valet areas and educates involved patrons on how to proceed regarding the damage
- Removes snow and ice from hospital entrance and terrace areas
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Experience
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