Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Patient Transport Team Lead- FT- Day in Edison, New Jersey
Overview
“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.”
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!
Under direct supervision of the Director, the incumbent implements the core policies and procedures of the Patient Transport Department. The incumbent is responsible for payroll, verification of attendance records, keeping up-to-date on in service training, competencies, maintenance and inventory of equipment (i.e., office equipment, wheelchairs and stretchers). Relief dispatcher on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities
Provide coverage and support for his/her team at times of staff shortages or crisis to maintain performance levels. Assist in the completion of performance evaluations by providing managers with feedback. Ensures adequate work force of transporters based on volume and related personnel demands. Provides effective coaching and mentoring to all patient transport aides and dispatchers. Responsible for the Training and development of new employees' skills as patient transport aides.
Logs support calls into the operating system and assigns support tasks in a timely manner. Monitors equipment requests logs, ensuring that trip request information is accurate for the hospital's patient flow.
Participate in developing and revising department policies and procedures and determining short & long term operational goals for the department. Meet with members of Nursing Staff and services departments to address operational issues.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of one to two years of supervisory and administrative experience.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Hospital experience.
Job ID 2024-153480
Department Patient Transport
Site JFK Medical Center
Job Location US-NJ-Edison
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours 7A - 5P
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Every Other Holiday