Supervisor, Patient Transportation

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center's University Hospital - Diagnostic Transportation seeks a Supervisor, Patient Transportation to lead a team delivering patient transport and related services in an inpatient setting. You will plan, organize, and evaluate transportation activities aligned with the center's mission and cost-control goals.

Responsibilities include guiding staff, collaborating with cross-functional areas, and developing short- and long-term operational plans to enhance

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in business management or related field or equivalent combination is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate patient care and transportation activities.
• Lead, coach and evaluate transportation staff and collaborate with other departments to improve operations and patient care outcomes.

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Associates degree in business management or related field

Job description

Job Title

Supervisor, Patient Transportation

Department

University Hospital | Diagnostic Transportation

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.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company Culture & Diversity

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

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