Lead Patient Transporter | Full-Time

UF Health Shands Homecare; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Lead Patient Transporter to oversee the Transportation Department, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure outstanding service. You will supervise team members, monitor transport activity, and coordinate workflows across assigned areas to meet hospital goals.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of transportation or healthcare-related experience and hold a High School Diploma or GED, with Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• One year or more experience in Transportation or related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, promote and coordinate Transportation Department operations to optimize efficiency and customer service.
• Monitor Transport Team Members and transport activity on the transport command board.

Skills

English proficiency

Transportation experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Under the guidance and direction of the Patient Transport Manager, this position Leads, promotes, and coordinates the operations of the Transportation Department in a manner that will optimize efficiency, help achieve the mission and goals of the department and Hospital, reduce costs, and result in outstanding customer service. The Lead Patient Transporter is responsible for monitoring the Patient Transport Team Members in their assigned areas, monitoring the transport command board for transport activity.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Basic Life Support Certification.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• One (1) year or more experience in Transportation or related healthcare field.