Patient Material Transport Coordinator

White Plains Hospital • White Plains, NY

88d • $44,990 - $67,474

About The Position

The Patient/Materials Transport Coordinator will receive calls and assign errands, transports & rounds to the Patient Materials Transporters and Volunteers. The Coordinator participates in the interview process and provides feedback on candidates and recommendations for hiring. Participates in the monitoring of staff competencies. During times of high activity will assist with Transporter duties. The Coordinator is responsible to complete the monthly schedule to assure appropriate coverage in the department and is responsible for accurate payroll submission. The Coordinator monitors activities of Hospital and Volunteer Transporters to minimize downtime and availability to all departments for transportation tasks as well as reviewing department productivity metrics.

Requirements

• High School diploma/Equivalency required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs assigned tasks of transport of patients or materials according to policy.
• Able to organize and care for equipment.
• Integrates safety, patient rights and infection control methods into work practice.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to transport and departmental issues.
• Addresses issues with appropriate actions.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physical.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Completes competency requirements.
• Completes schedule to assure departmental coverage.
• Participates in the oversight of the Patient/Materials Transport Staff.
• Maintains accurate inventory of wheelchairs and ensures availability on a daily basis.
• Performs routine inventory audits on the total number of wheelchairs.
• Ensures the transportation of materials and patients are done in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED