CENTRAL TRANSPORTER

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD is seeking a Central Transporter for on-call, day-shift coverage who ensures safe patient transport and efficient movement of equipment.

This casual/on-call role requires basic schooling and ability to follow directions; prior health-care exposure is preferred; knowledge of Meditech transporter functions is necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and complete basic forms.
• 1 year of experience in a health care setting providing services to patients is preferred.
• Required to manage the functions in the transporter menu of Meditech.

Responsibilities

• Continuously on-call enabling rapid response to customer needs, and allowing direct care services to be provided in a timely manner.
• Transports patients throughout the hospital in a manner that maximizes patient comfort, privacy and safety.
• Responsible for transporting supplies, medication, and equipment. Obtains linen and oxygen tanks to be used for patient transport.

Skills

Reading & following directions

Patient transport assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech transporter menu

Job description

Requisition #:675004 Location:Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:Support Services (Services/Trades) Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Casual \\/ On Call

The Central Transporter services the entire hospital, providing safe, efficient and effective transportation of patients, medical equipment and/or supplies.

• Continuously on-call enabling rapid response to customer needs, and allowing direct care services to be provided in a timely manner
• Transports patients throughout the hospital in a manner that maximizes patient comfort, privacy and safety.
• Responsible for transporting supplies, medication, and equipment. Obtains linen and oxygen tanks to be used for patient transport.

Hours

8 hours per week; Day shift, two weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period; weekend and holiday work are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read and follow directions and complete basic forms
• 1 year of experience in a health care setting providing services to patients is preferred
• Required to manage the functions in the transporter menu of Meditech (pull up master schedule, use email, and use of nurse call)

Salary Range

Minimum 16.58/hour - Maximum 19.15/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.