Patient Transport Lead — Clinical Operations

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the Transport department. The role involves supervising workflow, coordinating patient transports, and mentoring staff to maintain high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include prioritizing requests, training new employees, and ensuring safe transfers using appropriate equipment and body mechanics across hospital locations.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 6 months of patient transport experience is required.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the transport department's workflow, ensuring that all patients, equipment, and supply transports are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prioritize transport requests based on patient needs, clinical urgency, and departmental resources. Accurately assign tasks to team members to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for the transport staff. Assist department leadership in training new employees, evaluating job performance, and providing ongoing coaching to improve skills and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Perform a variety of patient transport duties, including the safe movement of patients of all ages and medical conditions via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to and from various hospital locations.
• Utilize proper body mechanics and all necessary equipment to ensure the safety and comfort of patients during transfers, while protecting yourself and others from injury.
• Function as a key liaison between the transport team and other hospital departments, such as nursing and radiology.

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Associate degree (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the Transport department. The role involves supervising workflow, coordinating patient transports, and mentoring staff to maintain high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include prioritizing requests, training new employees, and ensuring safe transfers using appropriate equipment and body mechanics across hospital locations.