Team Leader, Transportation Svcs - UPMC East

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our role with the Transportation Services Team with UPMC East.UPMC East is currently hiring a Team Leader, Transportation Services to work various 8 hour shifts from 7 am - 9 pm. This position will also have weekends/holidays (occasionally).Apply today to see where your career can go!Purpose:Coordinates the daily activities of the department, including assisting with employee training and performance assessment. Supervise the transporters in the movement of patients and equipment to and from assigned areas. Assists to facilitate complaint resolution.Responsibilities:

Coordinate and assist with the evaluations and training of all personnel in area of responsibility.

Perform all duties of Transport position as outlined in job title Transporter.

Report any and all problems and suggestions to the Shift Supervisor.

Coordinate the monthly in-services for the department with the Manager.

Maintain control, location, and inspection of wheelchairs and/or stretchers.

Assist Supervisors with monthly system wide competencies on existing staff.

Develop an open working relationship with unit personnel and Supervisors.

Ensure that the daily work of all team members is completed and ensure that they go to their assigned locations.

In the absence of the Shift Supervisor temporarily act in a supervisory capacity; assume the responsibilities of this individual.

Maintain a courteous professional demeanor and communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel and fellow employees at all times.

HS Diploma/GED.

2 years of relevant experience required.

Knowledgeable about all safety, universal precaution, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster policies and procedures.

Knowledgeable of all transporter responsibilities and hospital layout.

Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete Transport duties and the ability to use Transport equipment.

Ability to handle multiple demands in high stress and emergency situations is required.

Ability to communicate professional with various user groups is required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran