PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD (FULL TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Legal Services

Job summary

Compass Group is hiring a full-time Patient Transporter Lead in Indianapolis, IN to oversee daily patient transport operations, coordinate staff, and ensure safety and efficiency in moving patients and equipment. The role requires prior related experience and offers varied shifts, including 1st and 3rd shifts with rotating weekends.

The incumbent will direct a team of transporters, train staff, communicate with nursing and clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requirement: Previous related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor.
• Trains new and existing employees; updates personnel files. Follows up on complaints and reports them to the Supervisor.
• Evaluates work requirements and assignments; ensures efficient use of employees and distribution of work load.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age-groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination; brings the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Immediately alerts nursing staff to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

• We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions.
• Address: Ascension St Vincent Indianapolis - 2001 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary; 1st and 3rd shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous related experience required.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor.
• Trains new and existing employees; updates personnel files. Follows up on complaints and reports them to the Supervisor.
• Evaluates work requirements and assignments; ensures efficient use of employees and distribution of work load.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age-groups.
• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination; brings the proper requested equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients. Never transports patients in severe pain.
• Immediately alerts nursing staff to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.