Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Meducare Transport Team Manager provides strategic and clinical leadership for MUSC Health’s pediatric transport service, a vital part of the Prehospital Medicine Division within the Department of Emergency Medicine. This role oversees critical care and inter-facility transport operations, including air (helicopter) and ground transport of pediatric patients, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality care during one of the most crucial points in the care continuum.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

In this leadership role, you will manage a multidisciplinary team of clinical transport professionals responsible for the safe transfer of pediatric patients across MUSC facilities and external healthcare systems. The position demands a skilled, compassionate leader with clinical insight and operational acumen to guide a high-performing team in high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Pediatric Meducare Transport Team, including clinical and operational staff

• Ensure the safe transport of pediatric patients, including those requiring critical care

• Oversee air and ground transport operations, including helicopter ambulance services

• Maintain regulatory compliance, licensure, and credentialing standards

• Coordinate with Emergency Medicine leadership and Prehospital Medicine stakeholders

• Develop and implement process improvement, training, and clinical education programs

• Manage budgets, staff scheduling, and performance evaluation

• Respond to service needs, escalations, and patient care concerns during transport

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license (South Carolina or compact state)

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience

  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role

  • Pediatric or transport experience strongly preferred

• Certifications:

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross)

  • Additional pediatric transport or critical care certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP) preferred

Why Join Us?

As South Carolina’s only academic health system, MUSC Health is recognized for advancing patient care, education, and innovation. By joining the Pediatric Meducare Transport Team, you become part of a life-saving mission that bridges emergency medicine, transport excellence, and pediatric specialty care.

At MUSC, you’ll find:

• A purpose-driven role serving South Carolina’s most vulnerable patients

• Opportunities to lead in a cutting-edge transport and emergency care setting

• Collaboration with highly skilled clinicians and emergency professionals

• A strong culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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