Team Leader, Transportation Svcs (UPMC Presbyterian)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Transport Supervisor to oversee daily departmental activities, emphasizing patient and equipment movement. The successful candidate will coordinate staff training and evaluations while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with staff and patients.
• Ability to manage personnel training and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and evaluations for personnel.
• Maintain control and inspection of transport equipment.
• Supervise transport operations and report issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Job description

Purpose:
Coordinates the daily activities of the department, including assisting with employee training and performance assessment. Supervise the transporters in the movement of patients and equipment to and from assigned areas. Assists to facilitate complaint resolution.

This position will be Sunday-Wednesday with shift times being either 6:00 am - 4:00 pm or 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist with the evaluations and training of all personnel in area of responsibility.
• Perform all duties of Transport position as outlined in job title Transporter.
• Report any and all problems and suggestions to the Shift Supervisor.
• Coordinate the monthly in-services for the department with the Manager.
• Maintain control, location, and inspection of wheelchairs and/or stretchers.
• Assist Supervisors with monthly system wide competencies on existing staff.
• Develop an open working relationship with unit personnel and Supervisors.
• Ensure that the daily work of all team members is completed and ensure that they go to their assigned locations.
• In the absence of the Shift Supervisor temporarily act in a supervisory capacity; assume the responsibilities of this individual.
• Maintain a courteous professional demeanor and communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel and fellow employees at all times.