HCH Patient Transporter / Parking Valet / Service Officer

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO / AA

This position is responsible for transporting patients to and from their bed and other areas such as therapy, surgery, or radiology. Other responsibilities include retrieving medical records, lab results, supplies, and medications. This position may be required to transport medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law provides assistance and information to incoming patients, visitors, and staff to facilitate their entrance to and exit from the hospital. Provides valet parking services for hospital patients and visitors, assists with traffic control in hospital parking areas, and maintains accurate documentation regarding valet parked vehicles. The position has no responsibility for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview : The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Hurry and apply today! Submit your application with an updated resume online atemployment.utah.edu

You Must, Upload most recent up dated resume with work all your history and experience to be considered.

Schedule hours : 12-6 : 30PM / M-F

Please provide five professional references with an email and phone number on your submitted resume.

University of Utah Health offers fantastic career opportunities, great pay, healthcare benefits from day one! We also offer a 401 K retirement plan, and a work environment that values dedication, learning, and a work-life balance. Come join our team!uofuhealth.org / jobfairs.

Please check your email for any updates on this job!

Responsibilities

Transfers patients from one area to another by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.

Assists in the transport of essential supplies during traumas and cardiac arrests.

Handles items such as IV bags, oxygen masks, oxygen tanks, urine drainage bags, blood bags, and medical monitoring devices that may be attached to the patient during transport.

Transports expired patients to the morgue by stretcher.

Initiates the call, upon patient discharge, alerting all departments involved in the bed turnover process.

Picks up and delivers routine and STAT laboratory specimens, blood and medical items.

Properly uses EPIC patient transport system.

Collaborates with other employees to ensure that the needs of the patient and department are met.

Parks and retrieves patient vehicles upon arrival and departure in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

Directs and assists patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital parking areas, hospital lobby and assists patients exiting and entering their vehicles.

Documents all vehicle tag information, claim numbers, and key storage locations accurately.

Ensures that vehicles are returned in the same condition in which they were received.

Works as part of a team in keeping staging areas clear and maintaining smooth traffic flow in and out of the parking areas and terraces.

Performs simple repairs to parking control equipment and assists patients and visitors with minor repairs such as flat tires and dead batteries.

Coordinates with Parking Services and security to patrol and enforce patient and visitor parking areas.

Addresses lighting and safety issues located in the parking areas and assists in keeping areas free of debris.

Assists in emergency situations by directing emergency vehicles and maintaining traffic control as needed.

Investigates and reports accidents within parking valet areas and educates involved patrons on how to proceed regarding the damage.

Removes snow and ice from hospital entrance and terrace areas.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.

Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.

Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests, and coworkers.

Have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient information is guarded and respected.

Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• Current, valid Utah driver's license at time of hire with no moving violations in the preceding two years.

Licenses Required

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects. This position may stand for sustained periods of time and / or walk for long distances moving from one area to another. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.

We are University of Utah Health. healthcare.utah.edu

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and / or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email : careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination /

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu /

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

Requisition Number 79703

Reg / Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Evening

Work Schedule 12-6 : 30P M-F.

Clinical / Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

Workplace Set Up On-site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department HCH CST 60S CUSTOMER SERVICE

Category Customer Service

Workplace Set Up On-site