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University of Utah Health

Traffic Management Specialist

University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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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, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

Directs and assists patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital parking areas, hospital lobby and assists patients exiting and entering their vehicles.

Assists patients with mobility challenges to and from appointments through the use of wheelchair assistance or golf cart escorts.

Updates wayfinding signage and assists patients with directions to and from clinic visits.

Assists patients with access to public transportation and pick‑up and drop‑off for taxi and ridesharing transportation.

Parks and retrieves patient vehicles upon arrival and departure in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

Performs simple repairs to parking control equipment and assists patients and visitors with minor repairs such as flat tires and dead batteries.

Coordinates with Parking Services and Security to patrol and enforce patient and visitor parking areas.

Assists in emergency situations by directing emergency vehicles and maintaining traffic control as needed.

Maintains metrics to track traffic congestion and other data points to assist in planning for space efficiency.

Directs self‑parking visitors into open stalls during times of high volume.

Facilitates traffic both inside patient parking areas as well as on University owned roads, whether by directing traffic or coordinating with outside agencies for control.

Investigates and reports accidents within parking valet areas and educates involved patrons on how to proceed regarding the damage.

Ensures a clean and safe environment at the hospital entrance and inside patient terraces, including addressing lighting, removing debris and clearing ice and snow from walkways.

Uses the Customer Service shuttle or golf cart to transfer patients to and from other health sciences buildings.

Participates in process improvement to refine traffic control and parking models that better facilitate access to the hospital.

Acts as a liaison with Security, Campus Police, Emergency Management and Facilities and Engineering to secure access and ensure safe egress in times of emergency.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.

Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.

Able to prioritize and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests and coworkers.

Have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient information is guarded and respected.

Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Qualifications

Current, valid state‑issued driver’s license at time of hire with no moving violations in the preceding two years (some exceptions may apply).

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may require lifting up to 100 pounds and consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects. The position may stand for sustained periods of time and/or walk for long distances moving from one area to another. The position is subject to outside environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements Color determination, far vision, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, non‑indicated, pulling and/or pushing, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, walking.

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