Supervisor, Patient Transportation, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health

4d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Summary Will perform as well as supervise transporting patient/resident services. Ensure transporting services for patients/residents, equipment and other miscellaneous items is conducted in a safe manner following pre-established patient/resident safety guidelines.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education development diploma (GED) equivalent required.
Registered with the North Dakota Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Aide is required where applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment, recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months’ transporter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transporting patients/residents to and from their beds and other areas such as therapy, surgery, radiology with the use of wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Complete maintenance requests and ensure transportation equipment and tools are properly maintained at all times.
Complying with organizational guidelines and policies of health, safety, and security while offering transportation services.
Provide leadership and decision support for patient/resident transport services to ensure efficient work flow.
Leads by example when demonstrating bedside manner.
Knows the importance of listening with the ability to clarify and apply good communication skills building strong relationships.
Must have strong computer, organizational and planning skills.
Desire to expand knowledge of organization structure/layout.
Demonstration of proper body mechanics is required in providing safe care to our patients/residents and customer service.
Knowledge of infection control procedures.