Team Leader, Transportation Svcs

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full Time Team Lead to support the Patient Transport department at the McCandless location.

Shift Details:

• 2pm-10:30pm or 2:30pm-11pm
• No weekends but will work rotating holidays
• Shifts will be discussed further during the interview

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 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) within 30 days of hire
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran