Patient Transporter Lead (Full Time)
About The Position
Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. We’re TouchPoint Support Services and our mission is to serve up hospitality, for patients, their families and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.S. But our work isn’t just about cooking, serving, cleaning and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food and service. This is the kind of work that takes a big heart for service and for supporting Ascension’s mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable. We’re serious about the role we play in healing – and just as passionate about having fun, supporting each other and serving our communities. Maybe you have a passion for people and an obsession with service. Or maybe you’re looking for a launchpad for a career managing people. Are you generous and hard working? When you spot a need, are you ready to jump?
Requirements
- No experience is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Directs daily work of other patient transporters and reports inadequate performance to Supervisor.
- Trains new and existing employees; updates personnel files.
- Follows up on complaints and reports them to the Supervisor.
- Evaluates work requirements and assignments; ensures efficient use of employees and distribution of work load.
- Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age-groups.
- Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination; brings the proper requested equipment.
- Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians, or reception and dispatch.
- Ensures patient comfort by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving patients.
- Never transports patients in severe pain. Immediately alerts nursing staff to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.
- Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
