Team Leader, Transportation Svcs at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Patient Transport, Employee Training, Performance Assessment, Complaint Resolution, Equipment Management, Emergency Response, Professional Communication, Safety Compliance, Staff Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: Coordinates the daily activities of the department, including assisting with employee training and performance assessment. Supervise the transporters in the movement of patients and equipment to and from assigned areas. Assists to facilitate complaint resolution. Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist with the evaluations and training of all personnel in area of responsibility. Perform all duties of Transport position as outlined in job title Transporter. Report any and all problems and suggestions to the Shift Supervisor. Coordinate the monthly in-services for the department with the Manager. Maintain control, location, and inspection of wheelchairs and/or stretchers. Assist Supervisors with monthly system wide competencies on existing staff. Develop an open working relationship with unit personnel and Supervisors. Ensure that the daily work of all team members is completed and ensure that they go to their assigned locations. In the absence of the Shift Supervisor temporarily act in a supervisory capacity; assume the responsibilities of this individual. Maintain a courteous professional demeanor and communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel and fellow employees at all times. HS Diploma/GED. 2 years relevant experience required. Knowledgeable about all safety, universal precaution, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster policies and procedures. Knowledgeable of all transporter responsibilities and hospital layout. Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete Transport duties and the ability to use Transport equipment. Ability to handle multiple demands in high stress and emergency situations is required. Ability to communicate professional with various user groups is required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily activities of the transportation department, including supervising transporters in moving patients and equipment. Assists with employee training, performance evaluations, and ensures all daily assignments are completed.