Facility: Kennestone Hospital




Lead Unit Support Associate (Transporting Patients)




Day Shift




Great Benefits




Kennestone Hospital



The Lead Unit Support Associate is responsible for the performance of duties which relate to and support Centralized Transport Services. The Lead Unit Support Associate functions under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, Centralized Transportation and serves as a team leader for the Unit Support Associates. The Lead Unit Support Associate is responsible for assuring that the Centralized Transport department operations adhere to approved standards, staff scheduling, and assisting in other activities as directed. The Lead Unit Support Associate is able to perform core job functions as identified in the skills checklist with minimal supervision.


Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Oversees USA staff and provides ancillary support to all Modalities within Kennestone Hospital Promotes team spirit and positive work environment Supports fiscal accountability (cost containment) for human and material resources Completes USA staffing schedule Prioritizes duties and assigns staff to accommodate workload Supports performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care Strives to make the WellStar Standards of Gold part of daily work activity Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned Maintains CPR Certification Assists with supply inventory Transports patient safely and in a timely manner Properly identifies patient verbally and via wristband Uses supplies judiciously in a cost-effective manner Assist other Unit Support Associates with safe and professional of patients throughout the hospital Assists with positioning as directed by practitioners Ensure that adequate transport staff is designated during shift changes


Required Minimum Education:


High school diploma Required or
GED Required


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.


Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor


Additional License(s) and Certification(s):


Required Minimum Experience:


Previous hospital or patient transport experience Preferred


Required Minimum Skills:


Must be able to effectively communicate and understand verbal and written English language.
Must be able to communicate effectively in a courteous, professional and tactful manner.
Basic keyboarding skills required.