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Lead Our Patient Transport Team! * Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Days (6:30am-3:00pm) * Weekends and Holidays * Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED Why Geisinger? Geisinger cares ...

Supervisory or Management experience with the ability to lead a team required. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * Healthcare experience preferred. * Patient Transportation Management ...

Supervisory or Management experience with the ability to lead a team required. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * Healthcare experience preferred. * Patient Transportation Management ...

Lead daily patient transportation operations to ensure smooth, timely transitions across care teams and a seamless experience for patients. * Assign and delegate daily workflows based on team members ...

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions. * Address : Henry Ford ... Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient ...

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER LEAD positions. * Address : Henry Ford ... Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient ...

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Directs daily work of ...

Lead daily patient transportation operations to ensure smooth, timely transitions across care teams and a seamless experience for patients. * Assign and delegate daily workflows based on team members ...

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How much do patient transport lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient transport lead in the United States is $28.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a patient transport lead do?

A Patient Transport Lead is responsible for overseeing the team that moves patients safely and efficiently throughout a hospital or healthcare facility. They coordinate schedules, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and address any issues that arise during patient transfers. This role also involves training new transport staff, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operations. Their leadership ensures patients are moved with care and in a timely manner, which supports overall patient care and hospital workflow.

How does a patient transport lead coordinate and communicate with clinical staff to ensure timely patient transfers?

A Patient Transport Lead plays a key role in facilitating smooth and timely movement of patients within a healthcare facility. They regularly collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinical staff to prioritize transport requests based on patient needs and urgency. Effective communication is essential—Patient Transport Leads use scheduling systems, radios, or phones to coordinate with transporters and clinical teams, troubleshoot delays, and ensure that safety protocols are followed. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient transport lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Transport Lead, you need a solid understanding of hospital protocols, patient handling techniques, and experience in healthcare logistics, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and prior transport experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, transport tracking software, and basic patient safety equipment is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams efficiently and ensure patient comfort and safety. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining smooth hospital operations and delivering safe, timely patient care.

What is the difference between Patient Transport Lead vs Patient Transport Technician?

AspectPatient Transport LeadPatient Transport Technician
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, sometimes EMT certificationCPR, First Aid, sometimes EMT certification
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing transport staff in hospitals or clinicsHands-on patient transport within healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare facilities, clinicsHospitals, outpatient centers, clinics
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in patient transportDetails about direct patient transport duties

The Patient Transport Lead typically oversees and coordinates patient transport teams, requiring leadership skills and certifications like CPR. In contrast, the Patient Transport Technician focuses on directly moving patients within healthcare settings, often holding similar certifications. Both roles operate in hospital or clinic environments, but the Lead has a supervisory function, while the Technician performs hands-on transport duties.

More about Patient Transport Lead jobs
Infographic showing various Patient Transport Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,736 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Medical Transport Lead Paramedic

Research Medical Center

Olathe, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

NEW RATE INCREASE!

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Transport Lead Paramedic with Research Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Paramedic will lead the Transport Services Team. The Lead Paramedic will hold the responsibility of performing professional level work in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and managing the operations of medical transports and emergency medical care while ensuring compliance with applicable state and local statutes and administrative rules. 

What you will do in this job:

  • Acts as a liaison to partnering and neighboring agencies to facilitate mutual aid requests
  • Leads clinical performance expectations of staff that support the goals of consistent clinical performance and practice standards during interfacility transport to ensure superior clinical outcomes and unparalleled patient experience
  • Advances the Transport team through appropriate training by planning, preparing and presenting educational programs and simulations with objectives and content that promotes exceptional patient care, compliance with State statutes, and Hospital departmental requirements
  • Oversees and/or records all completed training

What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree is Preferred
  • Degree emphasis or completion of Healthcare Administration, Emergency Medical Services, or relatable coursework is preferred
  • Certified Paramedic required
  • State Paramedic Certification required
  • ACLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS provider card required
  • PALS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS provider card required after 180 days
  • EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion certificate, or equivalent required
  • FEMA-100, 200, 700, 800 Preferred
  • ITLS-International Trauma Life Support provider card preferred
  • ASLS required (after 180 days)
  • This position requires driving an HCA owned vehicle. The candidate must provide a seven-year driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles and have no more than six points on their record, with no indication of unsafe driving habits
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Transport Lead Paramedic opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.