PATIENT TRANSPORTER -PER DIEM

ignoredontpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington D.C. is seeking a Patient Transporter. The role involves providing timely and safe transport services within the hospital, emphasizing customer service and commitment to community involvement. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be fluent in English.

Benefits

Comprehensive package to promote career growth

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent in speaking and writing English.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent and timely transport services within the hospital.
• Ensure safe, customer-focused transport.

Skills

Customer service

Fluency in English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL has been recognized as a ‘Best Regional Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2024 --

GW Hospital continues to lead in providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. The 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings have placed GW Hospital as a Best Regional Hospital, ranking 4th in the region which includes hospitals in D.C., parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "high performing" status in six specialty areas: Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Urology, and Geriatrics. It also received “high performing” designations in eight common procedure and condition areas: Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Diabetes. These designations are based on factors such as patient outcomes, and indicate performance significantly better than the national average.

In 2024, GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

U.S. News and World Report also named GW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024, recognizing the hospital's high standards for uncomplicated pregnancies.

Kimberly Russo, CEO of GW Hospital, stated, "We are thrilled that GW Hospital’s commitment to quality care has been recognized. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to clinical excellence, research, and education to achieve the best outcomes. This recognition reflects our advanced services, expertise, and dedication of our care team. We are committed to elevating healthcare in our community and the greater DMV area.”

To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, institutions must outperform peers in procedures and conditions evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including survival rates, patient experience, nursing care, and successful patient discharges. These rankings assist patients and doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.

Position: Patient Transporter

• Provide excellent and timely transport services within the hospital in a safe, customer-focused manner.

We support our employees with a comprehensive package to promote career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in speaking and writing English
• Excellent customer service skills
• Commitment to our culture: "Every Moment Matters"
• Community involvement

About Universal Health Services

UHS is one of the largest and most respected healthcare providers in the U.S., recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and listed in Forbes’ largest public companies. UHS operates hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient clinics, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Visit www.uhs.com for more information.

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