Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health seeks a patient transport associate to move patients, specimens, and equipment across the Washington Hospital Center complex. Duties include safety, positioning, and assisting with transfers, while maintaining supplies and records.

Works with nursing staff to ensure timely, courteous service. Responsibilities include documenting times, assisting in perioperative areas, and responding to codes as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work independently and follow policies.
• Ability to read/write in English and use a pager/telephone.
• Basic arithmetic and chart/record handling.
• Comfort with hospital environment and safety protocols.

Aufgaben

• Transport patients and belongings safely by wheelchair or stretcher between hospital locations.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and transferring patients; ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Document transport times, destinations and patient information; communicate with staff.
• Prepare and restock transport supplies; maintain clean equipment and work areas.

Kenntnisse

Independence

English literacy

Communication

Pager/phone use

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

1 year specialized training

Tools

Office equipment

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health seeks a patient transport associate to move patients, specimens, and equipment across the Washington Hospital Center complex. Duties include safety, positioning, and assisting with transfers, while maintaining supplies and records.

Works with nursing staff to ensure timely, courteous service. Responsibilities include documenting times, assisting in perioperative areas, and responding to codes as needed.