Patient Transport Specialist - Safe, Efficient Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Transport role responsible for moving patients of varying weights and ages to and from beds and ambulatory devices using proper body mechanics. The position supports maintaining a safe, clean care environment and may include sitter duties for direct observation to ensure patient and family safety.

Responsibilities include prioritizing transports, verifying patient IDs, and using tracking software to reflect work processes.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients according to priority and adapts to changing needs.
• Verifies patient identity and ensures patient and medical records are delivered to the correct location.
• Uses transport tracking software accurately and timely to reflect work.
• Maintains oxygen tanks and rounds to collect equipment for transport.
• Ensures Environment of Care is maintained with cleanliness and quietness in patient care areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Emergency response

Team player

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transport tracking software

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Transport role responsible for moving patients of varying weights and ages to and from beds and ambulatory devices using proper body mechanics. The position supports maintaining a safe, clean care environment and may include sitter duties for direct observation to ensure patient and family safety.

Responsibilities include prioritizing transports, verifying patient IDs, and using tracking software to reflect work processes.