Peri-Anesthesia Attendant (Transporter) Details

UT Southwestern - Dallas, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Tasks associated with this role will primarily be the transport of patients, equipment and supplies associated with pre and post- surgical patient population, and room turn-over.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

1:00-9:30pm Monday-Friday

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.

Excellent customer service skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identify patients according to hospital policy

Transport patients from designated areas within hospital to/from peri-anesthesia or surgical destinations

Procure linen, supplies and equipment as directed by peri-anesthesia staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Work requires ability to independently transport stretchers and hospital beds throughout hospital.

Work requires ability to independently transport supplies, linen and equipment as directed

Work requires ability to respond to and interact with all stakeholders with the PACT standards.

Work requires ability to devise creative alternatives and suggestions to workflow constraints.

Work requires a change agent attitude that includes flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high volume facility

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment. Routine walking, climbing, lifting

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Posted on : 3 years ago