Patient Services Aide - University Hospital (Healthcare)
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We are seeking a Patient Services Aide to:
- Transport patients to and from nursing units and various therapy/laboratory areas while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
- Utilize information systems hardware in conjunction with the Patient Transport information system to acquire and record transactional records regarding all transport requests.
- Document pertinent transport information on daily log sheets and obtain signatures from clinical staff for all cancelations, reschedules, and confirmations of patient drop-offs.
Minimum – High school graduate or equivalent
Work Experience:
Preferred – Relevant patient care experience in a healthcare environment
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – CPR certification or the ability to receive certification within 60 days of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Ability to work and communicate effectively (using both written and oral communication with a variety of individuals that includes hospital staff, nurses, physicians, patients, and their families.
- Displays efficient time management skills.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of computerized Transport Tracking system.
- Ability to stand and walk long distances frequently throughout work shift.
Physical Requirements:
Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.
Work Schedule:
This is position is 25% FTE, or scheduled for 10 hours per week. The position is to be scheduled for every other weekend, either 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. If needed or wanted, additional hours are available during the week for this position. Hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the department.
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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