Lead Patient Transporter

Are you a compassionate and driven individual looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Lead Patient Transporter to join our team and help us provide exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will lead a team of transporters and play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of patients throughout our facility. We are looking for a highly organized and adaptable individual who has previous experience in patient transportation and is committed to delivering the highest level of service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

1. Lead a team of patient transporters: Supervise and provide guidance to a team of patient transporters, ensuring they are performing their duties efficiently and effectively.
2. Ensure safe and timely transportation of patients: Coordinate and oversee the transportation of patients to and from various areas within the facility, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times.
3. Maintain high level of service: Uphold the standards of Piedmont Healthcare by delivering exceptional service to patients and their families, as well as other healthcare professionals.
4. Train and onboard new team members: Assist in training and onboarding new patient transporters, ensuring they are knowledgeable and equipped to perform their duties.
5. Monitor and maintain equipment: Regularly inspect and maintain patient transportation equipment, reporting any issues or malfunctions to the appropriate department.
6. Communicate effectively: Communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate transportation needs and address any concerns.
7. Handle scheduling and logistics: Create and manage schedules for patient transporters, ensuring adequate coverage at all times. Coordinate logistics for transportation of patients to and from appointments and procedures.
8. Adhere to safety protocols: Follow all safety protocols and infection control measures to ensure the safety of patients, transporters, and other healthcare professionals.
9. Collaborate with other departments: Work closely with other departments, such as nursing and facilities, to ensure efficient and seamless patient transportation throughout the facility.
10. Lead by example: Demonstrate a compassionate and professional attitude towards patients, their families, and team members, serving as a role model for the transport team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Lead Patient Transporter in Augusta, GA, USA is between $31,000 and $40,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. Additionally, the specific employer and industry can also impact the salary for this role.

A private, not-for-profit organization with 800 locations serving 2.5 million patients across Georgia, Piedmont is transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first. Today, more than 110 years since it was founded, Piedmont is known as a leading health system in treatment of heart disease, organ transplantation and cancer care with 11 hospitals, 27 urgent care centers, 28 Piedmont QuickCare locations, 555 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations and more than 2,300 Piedmont Clinic members.