SEIU Transportation Assistant

Job Location 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Department: 500110 Transportation Center SMH Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR SEIU 024 H Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44. The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities Exercising courtesy, sound judgment and initiative with patients and staff, escorting and transporting patients to and from various clinical services and patient units. Delivering specimens and equipment; performing cleaning of equipment as directed. Sending and delivering carts on the supply transport system and other related support duties. Under the direct supervision of Supervisor, Transportation Center. May be assigned to any area within the department for periods of time and receives direct assignments and instruction from the supervisor of assigned area. Assists in the instruction and training of new Transport Assistants. TYPICAL DUTIES As instructed by designated authority or Dispatcher, escort and transport new admissions, in and outpatients between patient units, x-ray, outpatient departments, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgical Center and various clinical services. Assists nursing staff in restraining disturbed patients, handling unusually heavy patients, and transporting deceased patients. Picks up and delivers items such as specimens, patient records, requisitions, patient mail, pharmaceuticals, etc., on a prescheduled or dispatched basis. Delivers supplies and equipment from the Equipment Center; transports and sets up equipment such as overhead frame and trapeze and footboard. Distributes meals and snacks to patients under direction of nurse, makes beds and helps with stocking surplus of linen and other supplies. Performs cleaning of equipment as directed. Sends and delivers carts on supply transport system. Performs duties as clothing room clerk. Qualifications Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to push, pull, and lift patients, supplies and equipment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture. The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). #J-18808-Ljbffr