Courier - Transportation (UTower)

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami Health Systems has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Courier in the Patient Transportation Department. The Courier is responsible for transporting patients safely and efficiently to and from all departments as coordinated. Ability to establish effective patient rapport. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Able to operate transportation equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, stretchers, and E-cylinder oxygen tanks). Precise eye-hand coordination and dexterity for the ability to operate and adjust equipment. Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, physicians. volunteers, and family members. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to recognize IV pump alarms during transport and notify appropriate personnel. Ability to visually assess patient's general condition during transport. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, and others, as needed. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The minimum requirements are:

High school diploma or equivalent education is required. No experience necessary. Must have a BLS (American Heart Association-Healthcare Professional). The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff