UNIT DIRECTOR, PATIENT TRANSPORTATION & OBSERVATION

Compass Group • Shorewood, WI

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About The Position

As Unit Director of Patient Transportation & Observation, you will be responsible for the effective leadership of patient services ensuring patients are transported and observed within the hospital safely.  This includes the successful management of supervisors, finances, client relations, patient and customer satisfaction, program quality standards, performance improvement, and personnel performance and productivity.  You will also be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, directing and controlling of Patient Transportation and hospital activities.  You will lead a team of 2 managers and 55 hourly associates.

Requirements

• Director or management level experience providing services in a hospital, healthcare, or hospitality environment
• Four year college degree or equal related experience required
• Supervision of staff employees required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• General business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Service/quality attitude
• Ability to plan, organize, and achieve effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills a must

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital patient transportation experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial data and statistics
• Develops and recommends department operating budget
• Coordinates transportation activities and services with other hospital departments
• Maintains records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the department
• Establishes work standards and work flow
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Demonstrates good communication skills with clients
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives
• Demonstrates proficiency with respect to TeamChimes, TeamTransport and all related software

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees