What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter - Senior position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Scheduled hours are 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm, Monday through Friday. Rotating weekends and holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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We are seeking a Patient Services Aide - Senior to :
- Function as a lead worker and technical expert for a team that provides transportation services to inpatients who need to be moved to and from nursing units and various therapy / laboratory areas throughout the University Hospital.
- Coordinate the movement of patient transport equipment (wheelchairs and stretchers).
- Ensure the team understands and practices all relevant safety policies and procedures and provides for patient comfort and safety during transport.
- Address phone and on-line patient transport requests and coordinates their team's response via the Patient Transport information system.
At UW Health, you will have :
Education :
Minimum - High school graduate or equivalent
Work Experience :
Minimum - One year of relevant direct clinical patient care experience. Six months of experience as a UW Health Patient Services Aide may be considered to meet this requirement.
Licenses and Certifications :
Minimum - CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability / veterans.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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