Patient Transport Lead: Streamlined Care & Scheduling

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Carbondale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Hospital Transporter/Greeter to welcome, escort and move patients and visitors within the facilities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and efficient patient flow, with opportunities to support scheduling and onboarding.

Primary duties include coordinating with staff, turning over rooms and assisting in surgery prep as needed in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with patient safety and hospital processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets, escorts and transports patients and visitors.
• Collaborates with auxiliary staff.
• Lead: Assigns greeters/transporters to designated areas.
• Lead: Coordinates work and patient flow to utilize staff efficiently
• Lead: Assists manager/supervisor with staff scheduling.
• Lead: Provides input on staff performance/evaluations
• Lead: Assist with development, and delivery of, training for new staff while providing input on onboarding processes.
• Leads: Superuser for Epic/Transport platform and Rovers
• OR Transporter: Assists staff in turning over rooms
• OR Transporter: Assist in cleaning surgery rooms
• OR Transporter: Assists in pulling instruments for cases.

Skills

Safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic/Transport platform

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Hospital Transporter/Greeter to welcome, escort and move patients and visitors within the facilities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and efficient patient flow, with opportunities to support scheduling and onboarding.

Primary duties include coordinating with staff, turning over rooms and assisting in surgery prep as needed in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 20 pounds.