Lead Clinical Transport, Evenings

University of Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee the transport department's daily operations. This role involves prioritizing tasks, assisting in performance evaluations, and ensuring patient safety during transport. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient transport and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Join a community-focused health system that values excellence in patient care and teamwork, and contribute to creating a healthier community in Maryland. Your commitment will play a vital role in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• One year of patient transport experience required.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the transport department.
• Transport patients safely while maintaining comfort.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Provide oversight of the day to day operations of the transport department. Prioritizes the workload and assigns tasks. Assists leadership in evaluating job performance, training and coaching team members to achieve acceptable performance. Under direction of department leadership, moves and transports patients of various weights, ages, and sizes to and from beds and ambulatory devices; to and from various treatment areas, using acceptable body mechanics while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Interacts with patients from toddlers to geriatric, with all types of illnesses. Secures, returns and maintains designated supplies and equipment. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education. Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Qualifications

Education & Training: High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred. BLS required. Knowledge of proper body mechanics required.

Work Orientation & Experience: One year of patient transport experience required. One to two years of leadership experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) effectively convey verbal and written information; b) follow directions; c) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; d) respond to emergency situations appropriately; e) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; f) maintain patient confidentiality.

Additional Information

3-11:30p with every third weekend requirement, full time 40 hours a week.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $17.05-$22.47

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.