Transportation Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all aspects of the transportation department including logistics.
• Allocate transport shift activity, ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet planned activity levels.
• Ensure facility vehicles are in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.
• Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance is completed as required.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Complete all transportation documentation accurately and timely.
• Schedule drivers for appropriate runs.
• Drive facility vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards. 
• Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff if applicable.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years’ experience in a similar position required.
• One or more years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.

 LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.