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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full Time Team Lead to support the Patient Transport department at the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
- 2pm-10:30pm or 2:30pm-11pm
- No weekends but will work rotating holidays
- Shifts will be discussed further during the interview
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and assist with the evaluations and training of all personnel in area of responsibility.
- Perform all duties of Transport position as outlined in job title Transporter.
- Report any and all problems and suggestions to the Shift Supervisor.
- Coordinate the monthly in-services for the department with the Manager.
- Maintain control, location, and inspection of wheelchairs and/or stretchers.
- Assist Supervisors with monthly system wide competencies on existing staff.
- Develop an open working relationship with unit personnel and Supervisors.
- Ensure that the daily work of all team members is completed and ensure that they go to their assigned locations.
- In the absence of the Shift Supervisor temporarily act in a supervisory capacity; assume the responsibilities of this individual.
- Maintain a courteous professional demeanor and communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, hospital personnel and fellow employees at all times.
- HS Diploma/GED.
- 2 years relevant experience required.
- Knowledgeable about all safety, universal precaution, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster policies and procedures.
- Knowledgeable of all transporter responsibilities and hospital layout.
- Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to successfully complete transport duties and the ability to use transport equipment.
- Ability to handle multiple demands in high stress and emergency situations is required.
- Ability to communicate professional with various user groups is required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran