Compassionate Patient Transport & Equipment Specialist

Gbmc-Healthcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a dedicated transporter to move patients, specimens, and supplies across the Medical Center. This role requires handling patients of varying mobility, maintaining patient dignity, and supporting nursing units with equipment inventory. CPR certification is required within 30 days.

The transporter must demonstrate physical capability to lift and maneuver heavy loads, work as part of a team, and comply with hospital standards of safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Heart Saver (CPR) certification within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to transport and transfer patients including morgue patients.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Manual dexterity for handling patients and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift patients up to 250 lbs. with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, specimens, equipment and supplies throughout the Medical Center using stretchers, wheelchairs, beds and other transport equipment.
• Initiates wheelchair, stretcher and bed inventory to ensure adequate par level allocation for nursing units and departments.
• Maintains cleanliness of stretchers and related transport equipment.
• Transports and locates equipment, specimens and supplies to/from designated areas.
• Ensures patient dignity and privacy during transport by draping appropriately.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Patient transport and transfer

Teamwork under time constraints

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 50 pounds

Lift up to 250 pounds with assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a dedicated transporter to move patients, specimens, and supplies across the Medical Center. This role requires handling patients of varying mobility, maintaining patient dignity, and supporting nursing units with equipment inventory. CPR certification is required within 30 days.

The transporter must demonstrate physical capability to lift and maneuver heavy loads, work as part of a team, and comply with hospital standards of safety and service excellence.