Lift Team Technician I Patient Transportation
Job Posting for Lift Team Technician I Patient Transportation at UF Health
Job Opening Summary
Lift Team:
Responsible for performing and problem solving through complex/dependent lifts/transfers under the direct and indirect supervision of the patient transportation and lifting staff using appropriate patient-lifting equipment. Assists the staff with physically demanding tasks to prevent injury. Participates in the orientation of new staff and ongoing education and training of lifting equipment and transfer/repositioning techniques. Consults with nursing staff in the development and implementation of lifting plans for patients. Assists in building a "culture of safety" to support clinicians in providing a safe working environment. Ensures positive patient customer satisfaction; proper utilization of body mechanics; and adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by Shands and the departmental management.
Transport:
Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient customer satisfaction; proper utilization of body mechanics; and adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by Shands and the departmental management. Transports patients in wheelchairs, beds, stretchers or wagons to patient care areas, ancillary areas and various outpatient clinics, as well as for discharge from the hospital.
Job Opening Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Patient care assistant (PCA) desirable.
- Two years of work experience required.
- Experience as a certified nursing assistant, patient care assistant or physical therapy aide desirable.
Minimum Pay Rate - Hourly: $16.32
Midpoint Pay Rate - Hourly: $18.31
Internal Applicants - Apply Here
We invite you to join our team! Our work and passion for excellence are intended to have an impact beyond the communities in which we serve. You may apply for a maximum of 10 positions at any given time. For general application process topics please review our Frequently Asked Questions. For technical assistance please contact Human Resources at 352-265-0441.
UF Health Shands Hospital is committed to diversity as a competitive advantage in attracting top talent from across the nation and around the world. We believe in sharing knowledge, learning from one another, valuing different opinions, and celebrating the things that make each one of us unique in our own right. UF Health Shands Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Gainesville, FL
Full Time
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