Lead Patient Transfer & Lift Team Specialist

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

17h

About The Position

Coordinates, leads, and directs the work of specialists who perform patient and visitor lifts, turns, transfers, and transports. The role assists with department schedules and work assignments; assigns specific work to specialists; prioritizes department workload via Tele-tracking; ensures supplies and equipment are maintained; and assists with process analysis and improvement. Additional duties include peer interviewing and evaluations, orienting and mentoring new staff, running employee performance and processing time reports, and developing process and performance improvement plans in conjunction with management. Performs specialist duties as time permits or workload requires. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. This is an hourly position with expected pay of $18.10–$20.12 per hour. Actual pay is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic understanding of communication equipment such as pagers, phones, and computers.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, and direct specialists performing patient and visitor lifts, turns, transfers, and transports.
Assist with department schedules and work assignments.
Assign specific work to specialists and prioritize department workload using Tele-tracking.
Ensure supplies and equipment are maintained.
Assist with process analysis and improvements.
Participate in peer interviewing and evaluations.
Orient and mentor new staff.
Run employee performance and process time reports.
Develop process and performance improvement plans in conjunction with management.
Perform specialist duties as time permits or workload requires.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served.