Patient Transport Coordinator: Safe, Efficient Patient Mobility

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Bucks County is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Coordinator to manage patient movement within the hospital and to schedule escorts for transportation requests. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, timely transport across departments.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three months of patient transport experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Three months experience with patient transport or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and prioritize transportation requests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transport within the hospital using appropriate vehicles and elevators.
• Schedule escorts and manage transportation requests efficiently and safely.
• Supervise volunteers, assign tasks, and ensure HIPAA/compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and communicate repairs as needed.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn Medicine in Bucks County is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Coordinator to manage patient movement within the hospital and to schedule escorts for transportation requests. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, timely transport across departments.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and at least three months of patient transport experience.