Patient Transporter — Safe, Efficient Hospital Mobility

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a patient transport assistant to move patients of various weights and ages to beds and treatment areas using proper body mechanics. You will interact with diverse patients, secure supplies, and help maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing transports, verifying patient IDs, and using tracking software. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred, and a strong commitment to patient safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to move patients with proper body mechanics.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients according to priority, adapting to changing needs.
• Verify patient identification with hospital identifiers and ensure records accompany patients to the correct location.
• Use transport tracking software accurately to reflect work processes.
• Maintain oxygen tanks and equipment, round units to collect and relocate items.
• Keep patient care areas clean and safe, ensuring a quiet environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Transport tracking software

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a patient transport assistant to move patients of various weights and ages to beds and treatment areas using proper body mechanics. You will interact with diverse patients, secure supplies, and help maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing transports, verifying patient IDs, and using tracking software. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred, and a strong commitment to patient safety is essential.