Job Details

Patient Transport Coordinator

Coordinates in-house patient transportation or lift services requests, while providing safe, timely and courteous patient transportation service throughout the facility for patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment. Delivers deceased patients to the mortuary, following policy and procedure. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of various patient transport policies, procedures and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying conditions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift: Varied

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Saturday, Sunday

Benefits: No

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

Pay Range is $29.66 to $36.55 / hour