Compassionate Patient Transporter (Hospital)

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

Job summary

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD is seeking a compassionate Transport Aide to move patients safely by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, ensuring comfort and privacy during transfers and coordinating with care teams for smooth patient flow.

Duties include assisting with transfers, securing patients, operating transport devices, identifying patients, and reporting equipment issues. CPR certification and healthcare experience are preferred; training and HIPAA compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Medical Career Intern in High School or eligible for internship.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Work permit for Medical Career Intern as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients between surfaces.
• Ensure patient identification and proper use of bed controls; maintain privacy.
• Move equipment and assist nursing staff; report equipment issues.
• Participate in required trainings and compliance with HIPAA and CPR.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Career Intern in High School

Age 18+

Medical Career Intern - Work Permit

Job description

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD is seeking a compassionate Transport Aide to move patients safely by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, ensuring comfort and privacy during transfers and coordinating with care teams for smooth patient flow.

Duties include assisting with transfers, securing patients, operating transport devices, identifying patients, and reporting equipment issues. CPR certification and healthcare experience are preferred; training and HIPAA compliance are mandatory.