Lead Patient Transporter

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a compassionate healthcare professional for a Transport Staff role in Worcester, UK. This role involves supervising transport staff, managing schedules, and ensuring patient satisfaction and safety. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and AHA BLS CPR/AED certification. Supervisory experience is preferred. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• AHA (American Heart Association) BLS CPR/AED certification required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and monitoring of transport staff.
• Assist with performance management and staffing schedules.
• Develop liaisons with all departments served.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transport tracking software

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

• Provides direction, coordination and monitoring of transport staff. Addresses any attendance, punctuality, and/or performance concerns with employees. Assists the Transport Manager in performance management as necessary.
• Monitors staffing patterns/schedules and provides feedback to the manager re: opportunities for service improvement
• Monitors staffing needs on a daily basis including; managing unscheduled absences and determining if staff can be flexed down based on volume/established criteria
• Participates in the preparation and interpretation of management reports to monitor employee performance, job request demand/supply key indicators, delay analysis, etc.
• Develops and maintains effective liaisons with all departments served. Continuously assesses opportunity for improvement in patient safety, patient satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Provides direction, coordination and monitoring of transport staff. Monitors/adjusts Transport Tracking system as necessary, participates in the hiring and training of new staff, assists with the implementation of departmental goals and objectives and ensures compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison to other departments, managers/supervisors and staff. Transports patients to and from all areas of the hospital via stretcher/wheelchair. Transports other items and equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.

• Required:
  • Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
  • Licensure/Certification: AHA (American Heart Association) BLS CPR/AED
• Preferred:
  • Experience:
    • Supervisory experience preferred.
    • Transport experience preferred.
    • Experience with bed tracking and/or transport tracking software is preferred.

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