Transporter, PRN Evenings

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a PRN Transport Technician to move patients, supplies and equipment across the medical center. You will support patient flow and ensure timely room turnover, working under supervision.

This role serves patients from infant to geriatric and requires careful handling of supplies, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff during 3pm–11:30pm shifts with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Current CPR certification required or obtained prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, supplies and equipment to and from all departments within the medical center.
• Expedites Emergency Department room turnover and patient placement.
• Patients served include infant to adult geriatric.

Skills

English literacy

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requirements

General Summary

Under frequent supervision, transports patients, supplies and equipment to and from all departments within the medical center. Expedites Emergency Department room turnover and patient placement. Patients served include infant to adult geriatric.

Schedule: PRN 3pm - 11:30pm with Rotating Weekends

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Supervisor Transport Services

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Current CPR certification required or obtained prior to providing direct patient care.

Working Conditions

Works inside a clean, well-lighted environment. Potential for verbal abuse by patients. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Requires walking 80% of the time with frequent stooping and bending. Requires pushing, pulling and maneuvering stretchers and wheelchairs weighing in excess of 100 lbs. 80 % of the time in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing in excess of 30 lbs. Requires ability to communicate verbally with patients, medical center staff, physicians and other customers. Requires visual acuity for reading patient logs, identification bracelets, etc. Ability to hear spectra link phone to receive transport request.