CW Patient Transport

Type of Position: Job Type: Contractor Work Shift: Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator at this link and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: https://ddei.uams.edu/ For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department: OPS | CW Patient&Guest Services NonEmployees Summary of Job Duties: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. Qualifications: No experience necessary. Additional Information: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient. In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position. Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups. Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment. Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction. Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs. Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient?s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Special Instructions to Applicants: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state?s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas? only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state?s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police

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