Messenger
US-UT-Murray
University of Utah Health Care
Req #: 76829
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, belonging, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position provides messenger service to the hospital by transporting non-ambulatory patients, pharmaceuticals, medical records, lab specimens and blood bank deliveries. The incumbent also responds to various routine and emergency calls. This position may be required to transport medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities: * Transfers patients from one hospital area to another. * Handles devices such as intravenous bottles, oxygen masks, oxygen tanks, urine drainage bags and blood bags, all of which could be attached to the patient during transportation. * Transports expired patients to the morgue on a stretcher. * Picks up and delivers medical records, pharmaceuticals, laboratory specimens, blood, other medical items, and mail. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities * Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. * Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. * Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Qualifications: QualificationsRequired * Entry level position.