Supervisor, Patient Transportation

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor for Patient Transportation in University Hospital's Diagnostic Transportation department. The role leads a team to move patients safely, coordinate with hospital units, and support efficient, cost-conscious transportation services.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or higher, healthcare transportation experience, and demonstrated supervisory capability within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient transportation activities.
• Develops strategic short-, mid-, and long-term goals to improve department operations and achieve the Medical Center's mission.
• Supervises, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient transportation staff.
• Promotes collaboration with other departments relating to patient transport operations and services.
• Administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Associates degree in business management or related field

Job description

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.

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