(Per Diem) Patient Transporter - Perioperative ...

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Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.The University of Miami/UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Department of Perioperative Services has an exciting opportunity for a full time Patient Transporter. Transport patients within the different areas of the hospital. Assists the nursing and surgical professional staff in care of the patient and in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of the nursing staff, charge nurse, nurse manager, and director of the department.Pick up and transfer patients using the appropriate operational procedures and customer service standards. These units include Perioperative Services, 6th Floor Ambulatory Services, 5th Floor Inpatient Services, Holding Room 1, Holding Room 2 and the Operating Rooms.Use the standard greeting in every contact with patient. b.) Transfer patients cautiously and teract with patients in a respectful manner, following the appropriate face to face standards. d.) Monitor the availability of equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, chair-beds, batteries) and report needs to the charge nurse.Daily maintenance and cleaning, re-stocking of equipment and ply with Infection Control Standards required for patient transportation.Pick up and deliver diverse items (such as medications form Pharmacy, lab specimens, implants, instruments, etc.) to and from other facilities or destinations maintaining the appropriate operational procedures and customer service standards.Use the standard greeting in every contact with patient.Maintain professional behavior while executing all duties, following the appropriate face to face standards.Handle diverse items with care and responsibility. d.) Daily cleaning of assigned areas.Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.Department Specific Functions:AccountabilitiesUse the standard greeting in every contact with patients.Transfer patients cautiously and safely.Lifts & turns patients using proper body teract with patients in a respectful manner, following the appropriate face to face standards.Monitor availability of equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, and portable oxygen) and report needs to supervisor.Daily maintenance and cleaning of ply with infection control practices required for patient transportation.Maintains sub-steriles areas with supplies.Pick-up the mail/packages from the Mail Room and deliver them to the Operating Room.Pick-Up of Tissue from Eye Bank and UMH Bone Bank.Maintains HIPPA guidelines with patient information; maintains patient privacyPicks-U p and delive r divers e item s ( suc h as patien t reports , medical i n st r u m ents , lab specimens, etc) to and from our facility:Use the standard greeting with the departmental contactsUses proper hand washing technique.Handle the diverse items with care and responsibility.Ensures that patient beds & recliner chairs are in low & locked position and batteries are working properly.Ensures that side rails are up as appropriate. Ensures that crib sides are up & locked when infant, pediatric patient are in it.Reports out of order equipment to appropriate personnel.Capability to move 120 pounds or more (400 lbs)Capability to stand or walk for long periods.Minimum Qualifications:Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent.Work Experience Requirements:One (1) year of experience working in an independent atmosphere with minimal supervision and high public contact.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.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.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (''the flu'') season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (for additional information.Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:c101

Created: 2025-09-06