Patient Transporter - Day Shift

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Provides safe transport of the right patient to the right location while maintaining a high level of productivity. Responsible for patient transports distributing equipment and supplies morgue duties mentoring and managing supplies for transports. In addition will perform routine transports working in any zone. Services are provided to patients visitors & health care staff twenty-four hours/day and seven days/week.

This has many opportunities for students, full time, and varying shift times available.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

(This bonus comes with a 1yr service agreement)

• Ensures wheelchairs are locked securely into position when transporting patients
• Performs transport duties including morgue trips body releases managing viewings providing lift assistance maintaining supply of oxygen tanks for transport use.
• Verifies the destination and identity of the patient to be transported by matching transport request information to the travel log or by other method if travel log is not available or appropriate.
• Transports patients safely by ensuring that equipment is clean and in good repair and by using proper transfer and transport techniques.
• Performs the delivery of supplies and equipment to various areas within the Medical Center.
• Cleans equipment after each patient use.
• Inspects all equipment and supplies upon receipt and prior to delivery.
• Works efficiently to maintain high productivity minimize idle time and follow appropriate transport procedures.
• Works as a part of Patient and Guest Services to help provide all aspects of services.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $15.00 - $20.34 Hourly



Minimum Requirements

Education:
High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

No experience required.

Licensure:
American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver AED Course required within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently standing/bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs, 20 - 50lbs, 50 - 100lbs and > 100lbs. May be exposed to, chemicals, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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