Patient Transport: University Hospital (Multiple Shifts Available)

PATIENT TRANSPORT: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE)

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DEPARTMENT: Transport
WORK LOCATION: University Hospital

SALARY: $14.00- $21.18/HR ($2.00/HR shift differential available for certain shifts)

ADDITIONAL PAY OPPORTUNITIES:

• Exra $2.00/HR for a shift differential depending on the shift

• $2.50/HR for every shift until 02/12/2024

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

As of Friday February 2nd, 2024 the following shifts are available for you to join the Transport team. Please note that you will be able to indicate your shift preferences during the phone interview.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

• Saturday through Tuesday 7:00AM to 5:30PM. Occasional Holidays
• Monday through Friday 2:30PM to 11:00PM. Occasional Holidays
• Sunday through Thursday 10:00AM to 8:30PM. Occasional Holidays
• Monday through Friday 12:00AM to 8:30PM. Occasional Holidays

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY :

Contribute to the patient well-being by performing a variety of duties that supports nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair.
Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team Associate role.
Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed in both routine and emergent situations.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into computerized bed-management system.
Transport patient via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to destination. Includes taking patients to tests, transfers and discharges.
Transfer infusion pumps from pole to wheelchair, stretcher, and bed; Ensure equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, infusion pumps, etc. are routinely cleaned and available for use; Retrieve, tag, and deliver broken equipment to repair shop. Deliver equipment back to unit once repaired.
Supply and exchange medical gases throughout the facility as needed.
Perform routine cleaning and stocking of medical carts.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from Supervisor, Care Team Associate Support

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervision exercised.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Strong customer orientation.
Strong team orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. or more.
This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This position is considered safety sensitive.
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.