Manager of Patient Transportation

Manager of Patient Transportation LCMC Health - 3.3 Metairie, LA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Customer communication Inpatient experience BLS Certification Hospital experience Full Job Description Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Transports hospital patients by studying patient service schedules and planning movement schedules. Ensures accurate and timely dispatch of transport requests to ensure effective patient care. Ensures all vehicles are safe, clean and legally compliant. Coordinates schedules for drivers and patients needing transportation. Meets hospital patient transport financial objectives by estimating requirements and contributing to the development of annual budget. Orders transports oxygen tanks to have a supply on hand for the transporters to use for patients. Ensures collection of the wheelchairs from around the hospital and returning them to the designated areas. Receives, records, responds to feedback from patients and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent AND 1 year of experience in Inpatient Services. 2 years of work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association (TOURO / WJMC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills/interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of the E-Time system.

Preferred:

Ability to utilize multitasking skills.

Preferred:

Ability to recognize potential problems.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.