Transporter
$18-29.74/hr•Full-timeOn-site
location_onBaltimore City Public Schools, 200, East North Avenue, Barclay, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Job Description
About the Role
As a Transporter at Medstar Health, you play a vital role in the efficient and safe movement of patients, specimens, records, and medications throughout the facility. This position ensures that critical diagnostic results and medical supplies reach nursing units and departments promptly, supporting the continuity of patient care and operational workflow.
Day in the Life
Your day involves adhering to a strict schedule for the pickup and delivery of patient diagnostic results, among other things, patient diagnostic results, medications, messages, packages, and medical records. You will respond promptly to stat deliveries and provide relief coverage when necessary to ensure uninterrupted service.
A significant portion of your responsibilities involves transporting patients to and from clinical, clinical, ancillary, and support department areas. During transit, you are responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort, assisting with transfers between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, or stretchers, and maintaining appropriate isolation techniques for isolation patients. You will also observe the general condition of patients, including the proper condition of IVs, urine retention bags, oxygen, and chest tubes, notifying nursing personnel of any difficulties.
Additionally, you will maintain a supply of wheelchairs and stretchers at designated areas, and stretchers at designated areas, reporting any malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards. You will keep assigned rooms, equipment, and areas clean and orderly, including cleaning and returning materials to their proper locations after completing tasks. This includes removing expired stock, discarding debris, and initialing and dating log sheets.
Our Commitment to Quality and Safety
You will contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. You are expected to comply with governmental and accreditation regulations. Furthermore, you will participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams to drive continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medstar Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Baltimore City Public Schools, 200, East North Avenue, Barclay, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Baltimore, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleTransport patients to and from clinical and within clinical departments
- check_circlePick up and deliver interoffice mail and packages
- check_circleMaintain cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas and equipment
- check_circleAssist clinical personnel with patient transfers and safety
- check_circleReport equipment malfunctions and safety hazards
- check_circleDeliver patient specimens, medications, and medical records
- check_circleMaintain wheelchairs and stretchers in-transit medical device conditions
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED preferred
- verifiedLess than 1 year 3 months related experience preferred
- verifiedCPR - 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
- verifiedGood verbal and written communication skills
- verifiedBasic computer skills preferred
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: cpr, bls, nrp, basic computer skills.
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Transporter at Medstar Health
What does a Transporter at Medstar Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Transporter at Medstar Health will transport patients to and from clinical and within clinical departments; pick up and deliver interoffice mail and packages; maintain cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas and equipment; and assist clinical personnel with patient transfers and safety.
What are the requirements for this Transporter role?expand_more
To qualify for the Transporter at Medstar Health position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or GED preferred; Less than 1 year 3 months related experience preferred; 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; Good verbal and written communication skills; and Basic computer skills preferred.
What is the salary range for Transporter at Medstar Health?expand_more
The advertised salary range for Transporter at Medstar Health is $18-29.74/hr.
Where is the Transporter role at Medstar Health located?expand_more
Transporter at Medstar Health is based in Baltimore City Public Schools, 200, East North Avenue, Barclay, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Transporter job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Medstar Health has listed this Transporter role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Transporter role?expand_more
Transporter at Medstar Health typically requires 0–1.25 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Transporter role at Medstar Health?expand_more
Key skills for Transporter at Medstar Health include cpr; bls; nrp; and basic computer skills.
What education is required for Transporter at Medstar Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
What category does the Transporter role belong to?expand_more
Transporter at Medstar Health is part of the Logistics & Warehouse job category on Recrutus.