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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition remission
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The University of Miami, known as UMiami, is a distinguished private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. It is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, pioneering research, and strong commitment to community engagement and diversity. The university serves a broad demographic of students, faculty, and staff, striving to foster an inclusive environment that promotes innovation and comprehensive education. Among its many institutions, UHealth - the University of Miami Health System - stands out as South Florida's only university-based health system, providing state-of-the-art patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and extensive medical education through the Miller School of Medicine. UHealth serves... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification
- Minimum of six months’ experience as a courier in a hospital setting preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification
- Minimum of six months’ experience as a courier in a hospital setting preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
- Commitment to the University’s core values
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
Job Duties
- Transports patients and/or visitors from department/unit to department/unit and to and from ancillary areas including admissions and discharge and remains attentive until their transportation arrives
- Transfers bodies to the morgue following appropriate protocols
- Meets productivity measures and benchmarks set by the hospital
- Assists at main lobby greeting patients and/or assisting with transport between assignments
- Identifies correct patient for transportation prior to movement by asking the patient for name and date of birth and comparing that against armband while maintaining patient confidentiality and patient privacy
- Practices good body mechanics when transferring and/or lifting patients
- Obtains and transports paperwork/chart with the patient
- Observes proper procedures and techniques during patient transport including monitoring oxygen and intravenous apparatus and reports any problems or change in patient’s condition to nursing staff
- Keeps hallways clear by storing equipment in the appropriate storage areas and exercises caution when moving stretchers, wheelchairs, and equipment to prevent damage to hospital property
- Stays current with emergency management by participating in drills, in-service trainings, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans
- Adheres to precautionary methods for patients on precautions and uses personal protective equipment as necessary and defined on precaution cards located outside of patient rooms
- Exercises good hand-washing techniques and personal hygiene
- Prepares, disinfects, and covers equipment appropriately
- Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and staff and is considerate of patient age, gender, culture, and stated preferences while always maintaining patient privacy and respect
- Responds promptly to requests, problems, and questions from physicians, staff, patients, and visitors
- Notifies appropriate personnel upon arrival/departure of patient and/or miscellaneous items at unit/department while adhering to wearing a tracker
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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