Lead Transporter - Night Shift
Responsible for overseeing the designated work site and workflow of Transporters. Services are provided to patients, visitors, and health care staff twenty-four hours/day and seven days/week.Serves as a shift lead and resource to ensure patient and equipment transports are completed in a safe and timely manner. Prioritizes work and communicates effectively with staff and management. Evaluates work requirements and assignments, ensuring efficient use and distribution of scheduled workload. Directs daily the patient and equipment transport workflows, providing problem resolution and troubleshooting issues to maximize effectiveness. Works efficiently to maintain high productivity,minimize idle time, and follow appropriate transport procedures. Verifies the destination and identity of patient to be transported and/or equipment to be distributed by matching transport request information to the travel logor by other method if travel log is not available or appropriate. Maintains inventory of supplies. Resolves delays in service to maintain service levels. Notifies department leadership of department issues. Alerts nursing staff of patient transport and equipment issues. Coordinates activities within assigned worksite and team maintains accurate reports and other paperwork and maintains good customer relations with employees and customers. In conjunction with the department supervisors, provides complete, quality onboarding for newly hired team members. Acts as a role model for transporters, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and commitment to quality. Exhibits the Medical Center ASPIRE values. Performs specialized transport dutiesincluding morgue trips, body releases, managing viewings, and maintaining supply of oxygen tanks for transport use. Ensures that equipment is clean and in good repair. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
Experience: 2 years relevant experience
Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver AED Course required within 90 days of hire. CDL-P required within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling/standing/reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) and driving (if appropriately licensed). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The starting base rate for this role is $17.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts Certification and education support Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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