Supervisor of Transport and Tech Assistance
UHS
Summary
Under the direction of the Imaging supervisor, the Supervisor of Patient Transport and Tech Assistance will lead the daily activities of the Transport and Assistant Teams.
Job description
Ensuring all Assistants and Transporters assist the Imaging teams in the performance of their duties directly involved with patient transport, patient care, pre-screening of patients for procedures, IV starts and clerical duties as needed to obtain safety and quality goals of the department.
Maintains professional and cooperative interaction with all hospital departments. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities
- Maintains current BLS Certification/Expiration date.
- Follows LWRMC Policy and Procedure for patient identification.
- Speaks to others using language appropriate to their age and knowledge.
- Speaks in appropriate volume and tone according to the patients’ age and needs.
- Recognizes age specific safety issues, i.e. need for a wheelchair or medical assistance.
- Recognizes and performs basic care for each age group.
- Communicates appropriate information to the radiologist and other team members.
- Demonstrates ability to order, complete, cancel, and change exams in the computer system.
- Understands department scheduling and patient and/or procedure preparation instructions.
- Checks and maintains emergency drug box, wall oxygen, wall suction equipment and monitoring devices daily.
- Assists with quality improvement projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Previous Hospital and/or clinical background required
- BLS Certified
- Basic Computer Skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.