TEAM LEADER TRANSPORTERS

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

About The Position

Transporters Team Leader [Type, HPPP, Shift] Cumberland Medical Center Overview: Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care. Position Summary: Responsible for daily operational functions of the transport program and staff which includes courtesy ambassadors, dispatchers, and transporters. Observes staff and address job performance and/or attendance problems in accordance to policy and procedures. Responsible for new employee orientation, training, CQI participation and assists the unit leader with special projects, employee evaluations, payroll and work scheduling. [email protected]

Requirements

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
One (1) year supervising task specific work groups or service-related employees
CPR required.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Completes weekly payroll and updates schedules according to work-flow, holidays and vacations.
Monitors patient/transport flow board workflow. Responds to assistance requests.
Performs quality control measures for central transportation, i.e., performance reporting.
Ensures that all employees receive initial and annual training, documenting each training session and departmental meetings.
Works in conjunction with department manager on performing employee evaluations and positive discipline.
Ensures sanitation and maintenance of equipment by daily inspection. Informs manager of any problems or need for replacement.
Orders office supplies and other departmental materials as needed.
Posts all hospital announcements and notices regarding new procedures.
Serves on committees as requested or required.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.