Patient Transporter, Part-time

3 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States UT Southwestern Medical Center Full time

About the Role:

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team. As a Patient Transporter, you will be responsible for transporting patients and items to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides transportation of patients and items to various areas of the institution to facilitate patient care.
  • Maintains friendly, efficient service attitude towards patients, clients, and co-workers.
  • Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures and to promote patient care.
  • Transports patients with traction, IVs, 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 the patient is going.
  • Maintains patient/family confidentiality (HIPPA).
  • Participates in teaching of patients and families.
  • Provides appropriate information regarding transport.
  • Maintains skills and training as necessary to provide required service.
  • Transports patients 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 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.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment. Requires standing, walking for long periods, and must be able to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment. Requires walking, bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Security:

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Benefits:

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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