Supervisor, Patient Transportation

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Transportation Supervisor to lead a team delivering patient transport and supportive services in an inpatient setting, driving patient-focused care, service level improvements, and cost reductions.

The Supervisor will plan, organize, and evaluate transport activities, develop strategic goals, supervise staff, and work with other departments to improve operations. Budget planning and cost-saving initiatives are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Associates degree in business management or related field.
• Experience in health care with emphasis on patient transportation.
• Supervisory experience preferred in health care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate patient transport activities.
• Develop strategic short-, mid- and long-term goals for department operations.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate patient transport staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve transport operations.
• Develop and manage unit budget plans; identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improved patient care outcomes and service levels.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Associates degree in business management or related field

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center?s mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research; the Patient Transportation Supervisor leads a team through cultivating, collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides transportation and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, improving service levels, and decreasing costs; ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care while navigating through our health system.

Position Summary

The Supervisor plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care and transportation activities; plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the department to support the Medical Center?s mission, vision and values; evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; supervises, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient transportation staff; promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient transport operations and services; under the direction of the department Director, develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in transportation and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.

Minimum Education Required

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in business management or related field and/or equivalent combination of education; experience in health care environment with particular emphasis on patient transportation. Supervisory experience preferred, in a health care environment.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.