Patient Transporter

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,578; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Patient Transporter in Leonardtown, Maryland. This role involves transporting patients and their belongings safely throughout the hospital and ensuring all equipment is maintained properly. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED and preferably 1-2 years experience in a public or healthcare setting. CPR certification is required. The salary range for this position is between $18 and $28.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• Reliable and responsible in patient transportation safely and timely.
• 1-2 years experience in a public-facing role preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and their records safely across departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hospital policies.
• Maintain and sanitize transportation equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient transport procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary of Position

Works under the general direction of Director and in cooperation with clinical staff throughout the hospital. The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Transports patients and their personal records to and from nursing units, clinical ancillary, and support department areas throughout the hospital using wheelchairs and stretchers. Ensures each patient is transported in a safe and dignified manner in accordance with hospital policy.
• Follows pick-up processes applicable in each ancillary area serviced. Accurately enters transport activities data and completes the manual.
• Notifies nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification using the 2 patient identifiers, verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions through proper hand‑off procedures.
• Retrieves and delivers specimens and cultures from nursing units or procedure areas to various clinical areas throughout the hospital.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and accounts for transportation equipment. Ensures all equipment is in operating condition. This may require operator maintenance. Stores equipment in designated areas.
• Assists nursing personnel in bedding patient or moving patient from the bed into a wheelchair, or onto stretcher. Consults with nursing.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff, visitors, and other hospital personnel and with supervisor regularly regarding problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1-2 years work experience with public preferred
• Experience in a hospital/clinic setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

This position has a hiring range of $18 - $28.73