Clinical Aide & Patient Transport Specialist

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a patient support associate to assist staff with maintaining treatment areas, transporting patients, and performing clerical duties. You will help prepare patients for procedures, manage supplies, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the exam environment.

Responsibilities include transporting patients with proper body mechanics, assisting with routine procedures, documenting communications, and coordinating with technologists to ensure charts, films, lab

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in preparing patients for procedures and obtaining necessary paperwork.
• Transports patients and uses proper body mechanics.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in treatment areas and handles linen and equipment.
• Assists with clerical duties including answering phones, retrieving studies, and coordinating with technologists.
• Performs routine patient care tasks such as escorting and monitoring during transport.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of work experience

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a patient support associate to assist staff with maintaining treatment areas, transporting patients, and performing clerical duties. You will help prepare patients for procedures, manage supplies, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the exam environment.

Responsibilities include transporting patients with proper body mechanics, assisting with routine procedures, documenting communications, and coordinating with technologists to ensure charts, films, lab