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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Merit increases
On-site childcare
Wage increases
veteran support
Job Description
UT Southwestern Medical Center, located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading academic medical center with a rich history of over 75 years of excellence in healthcare, research, and education. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care, UT Southwestern has become a pillar in the medical community. The institution prides itself on creating a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development, aligning career opportunities with personal aspirations. With a dedication to providing security for employees and their families, UT Southwestern offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package from the very first day of employment.... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school graduation or GED
- basic life support (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by the first day of employment
- ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
- punctuality and excellent work attendance
- ability to stand and walk for entire shift
- ability to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment up to 50 pounds
- capability to work flexible hours including second shift starting between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM
- ability to comply with dress code and uniform standards
- willingness to transport Covid-19 suspected and/or positive patients with proper PPE
- ability to pass required fit test for respirator use
- ability to complete background checks and comply with security-sensitive position requirements
Job Qualifications
- high school graduation or GED
- basic life support (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by the first day of employment
- knowledge of patient safety and infection control processes
- excellent telephone etiquette
- good communication and organizational skills
- ability to safely move patients with traction, IV’s, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other encumbrances
- ability to work a fast-paced environment requiring physical stamina and endurance
- ability to participate in meetings and educational activities
- ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Job Duties
- maintains friendly, efficient service attitude towards patients, clients and co-workers
- follows all department and hospital policies and procedures to promote patient care
- provides transportation of patients and items to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care
- safely moves patients with traction, IV’s, drainage apparatus, oxygen and other encumbrances
- greets patients and family members professionally and identifies oneself
- verifies patient identification using two methods (patient name and patient date of birth)
- explains where patient is going
- maintains patient/family confidentiality (HIPAA)
- participates in teaching of patients and families
- provides appropriate information regarding transport
- maintains skills and training as necessary to provide required service
- transports patient using appropriate equipment, transfer techniques, and procedures to ensure patient safety
- recognizes emergency situations, records unusual conditions, and initiates code procedures if needed
- arrives to meetings on time and participates in monthly meetings and/or educational activities
- ensures that the customer departments are notified of delays, cancellations, and changes in the mode of transportation, as appropriate
- relays this information to the dispatcher in a timely manner
- knows the locations within the hospital facility and uses safe, efficient routes to and from all locations
- follows dispatcher’s instructions as assigned and accurately logs trips as required
- maintains proper cleanliness of equipment and reports equipment needing repairs
- transports bodies to the morgue in a timely manner and ensures completion of proper documentation
- ability to answer questions from patients, guests, and vendors
- directs these inquiries (as necessary) to appropriate channels in a professional way
- ability to train new employees, providing day-to-day job assistance
- teaching and coaching new transporters on patient transport policies and procedures, as well as infection control guidelines and customer relations skills
- uses proper codes and etiquette while communicating on phones
- follows proper department policy regarding phones by keeping phones clean, charged and secure
- reports to work on time and as scheduled
- completes work within designated time
- must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- complies with dress code and uniform standards for department
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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