WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to Patient Transport Manager, Administrative Supervisor and Operations Supervisor. The Lead is responsible for overseeing the Transport Command Center. Knowledge of patient safety, basic transportation equipment, infection control processes, clerical skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and good communication and organizational skills.

Prefer:

• Leadership/supervisory experience
• Experience in patient care/ patient transport
• Computer skills with Epic, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Problem-solving skills 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED

• Experience
  Six (6) months of experience in transport
  May use applicable education in lieu of experience requirements.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Maintains friendly, efficient service attitude towards Transporters and co-workers.
• Follows all department and hospital policies and procedures and to promote patient care.
• Plans, monitors and directs Transporters for proper work habits and daily tasks. Assigns requests to Transporters and reviews accuracy of work completed.
• Coordinates Patient Transporters daily schedule along with breaks and lunches in a timely manner.
• In coordination with the Patient Transport Training Supervisor, ensures Transporters are fully trained and is responsible for specific training duties. Works closely with Operations Supervisor to ensure all business operations needs are met.
• Identifies and resolves problems with transport flow in a timely manner, displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, uses discretion or seeks advice from Manager or Operations Supervisor.
• Recognizes emergency situations, records unusual conditions, and initiates code procedures if needed.
• Participates in Monthly Meetings and/or educational activities.
• Ensures that the customer departments are notified of delays, cancellations, and changes in the mode of transportation, as appropriate. Relays this information to the Transporter in a timely manner.
• Knows the locations within the hospital facility and uses safe, efficient routes to and from all locations.
• Works with Supervisor to solve specific problems either on a one on one basis or in groups.
• Demonstrates attention to details, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, follows policies and procedures, follows instructions, responds to leadership direction and arrives to work meetings and appointments on time.
• Ability to train new employees, providing day-to-day job assistance; teaching and coaching new transporters on Patient
• Transport policies and procedures, as well as Infection Control guidelines and Customer Relations skills.
• Uses proper codes and etiquette while communicating on phones. Follows proper department policy regarding phones by keeping phones clean, charged and secure.
• Listens, apologizes, finds solutions and follows through when resolving Transporter and staffing issues.
• Must be able to work as a Transporter on the floor if needed or assist on high volume periods.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays if needed.
• Gives personal attentions, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing service.
• Complies with dress code and uniform standards for department.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.