Compassionate Patient Transporter

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients within the facility. You will assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, secure medical equipment, and maintain safety and cleanliness throughout transport.

Responsibilities include transporting patients between departments, applying proper body mechanics, and adhering to infection prevention guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy loads
• Professional, compassionate and patient-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from different departments and areas within the healthcare facility via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed (e.g. admissions, diagnostics, unit transfers, discharges).
• Provides safe patient handling using proper transfer and lift devices with safe body mechanics.
• Secures patient's medical equipment during transport, maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Identifies patient fall risk and implements fall reduction strategies before, during and after transport.
• Cleans and disinfects transport equipment before and after use per policy.
• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines to ensure safety.
• Demonstrates AIDET at beginning and end of transport.
• Provides patient comfort by proper positioning and communication.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates changes to the clinical team; initiates escalation as needed.
• Performs safe hand-off communication during transitions of care.
• Monitors inventory of supplies during transport.
• Ensures proper functioning and storage of transport equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Performs transport assignments via electronic transport system and dispatcher guidance.
• Transports designated equipment between departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Interpersonal & communication skills

Physical stamina

Professional, compassionate approach

Experience in patient care setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients within the facility. You will assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, secure medical equipment, and maintain safety and cleanliness throughout transport.

Responsibilities include transporting patients between departments, applying proper body mechanics, and adhering to infection prevention guidelines.