PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD (FULL TIME)
Job Summary
Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
Essential Duties and 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.
Perks
Willing to train!
Pay Range
$16.50 per hour to $17.50 per hour.
About the Role
Willing to serve others and help people heal. TouchPoint supports healthcare services at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S., focusing on creating meaningful moments for patients, families, and visitors. Associates enjoy various benefits including retirement plans, shopping programs, wellness initiatives, discounts, insurance options, and more.
Benefits
- Full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Part-time positions: 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.
Qualifications
- Prior patient transporting experience preferred.
- High school diploma required.
- Note: Online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.
Requirements
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Schedule
Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.
Pay
$16.50 per hour to $17.50 per hour.
About TouchPoint
We are TouchPoint Support Services, part of Compass Healthcare. Our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.
About Compass Group
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this position, please contact us at [Contact Information]. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.