Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center - Nashville, TN

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Nashville, TN

About the position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. In this role, you will assist and transport patients and visitors to and from all outpatient departments by wheelchair or stretcher. You will also be responsible for transporting outpatients to the hospital for admission. This position is crucial in ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a timely and efficient manner, contributing to the overall patient experience at VUMC. You will be expected to actively participate in process improvement initiatives and shared decision-making, contributing to the organization’s goals and objectives. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Transports patients to and from various Hospital Outpatient departments.
  • Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
  • Assists and transports patients/visitors to and from all outpatient departments by wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Transports outpatients to the hospital for admission.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year of relevant work experience
  • Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in demonstrating customer service communication skills such as smiling, greeting, tone of voice, eye contact, and body language.
  • Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the subject to successfully demonstrate protection of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of hospital operations and procedures
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee wellness programs
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