Lead Patient Transport - RADIOLOGY ADMIN

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is hiring for a Lead Patient Transport role in Miamisburg. This position oversees safe, timely movement of patients and guides the transport team to support efficient patient flow within the facility.

You will mentor staff, ensure adherence to safety protocols, and act as a liaison across departments to optimize operations and patient care. A strong emphasis on communication and training is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Patient Transporter or in a similar healthcare support role.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, timely patient movement throughout the facility.
• Provide guidance to the transport team and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Serve as liaison between departments to optimize patient flow.
• Train and guide other team members.

Skills

Operate transport equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Training others

Safety & confidentiality knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in healthcare field

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | Full Time | First shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Lead Patient Transport plays a key role in supporting patient care by coordinating and facilitating the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients throughout the healthcare facility. This position provides guidance to the transport team, ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and serves as a liaison between departments to optimize patient flow. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

• At least 1 year of experience as a Patient Transporter or in a similar healthcare support role.

Required Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations

• None required at hire.

Skills

• Ability to safely operate patient transport equipment
• strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and staff
• ability to train and guide others
• knowledge of safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality standards.

Leadership Capabilities

• Provide informal guidance and training to transport team members
• prioritize and coordinate team workflow
• serve as a peer resource and role model for safety and service
• contribute input to performance feedback as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field.

Preferred Work Experience

• Experience in a lead, trainer, or supervisory capacity within a healthcare environment.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.