Patient Courier, Full Time
University of Miami

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LOCATION: UHEALTH TOWER

The University of Miami Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Patient Courier (U)(Transportation). The Patient Courier (U)(Transportation) is responsible for transporting patients safely and efficiently to and from all departments as coordinated.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Transports patients efficiently and in a timely manner to and from the Department in accordance with department time standards as evidenced by random activity log audits.
  
• Responsible for performing various aide activities under the direction of a radiologic technologist, such as putting the patient on the exam table.
  
• Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.
  
• . Accurately notes all patients' names by identifying them by their name and medical record number as evidenced by random observation by supervisor.
  
• Properly documents required information on floor log sheet for each transport perform ancillary department as monitored by random audits of logs.
  
• Check with patient's Nurse prior to the start of any activity/transport. Only transports patients with identification bracelets and following clearance from the patients' nurse
  
• Correctly stores all contrast media within the department
  
• Maintains patient's privacy during transport, utilizing sheets/blankets.
  

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
  
• BLS Certification
  
• Minimum of six months' experience as a courier in a hospital setting preferred
  

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:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
U2

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