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MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Transporter

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$18.40 - $29.74 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Less than one year of related experience (three months) is preferred.
  • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
  • CPR certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days; the certification includes BLS and NRP.
  • Additional unit or specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to the schedule for pickup and delivery of patient diagnostic results and medications to nursing units, and respond promptly to stat deliveries.
  • Contribute to established department goals and objectives while adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Deliver and pick up messages, packages, medical records, interoffice mail, and other items for offices and departments.
  • Maintain wheelchairs and stretchers at designated areas and report malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards.
  • Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned rooms, equipment, or areas, including wheelchairs, stretchers, and portable machines.
  • Observe patients' general condition and the condition of their IVs, urine retention bags, oxygen, chest tubes, and other medical devices during transit, and notify nursing personnel of difficulties.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Provide relief coverage when necessary to ensure continuity of service.
  • Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary, and support department areas as directed; notify nursing unit personnel when patients depart and return according to department standards; ensure patient safety and comfort; assist, clean, and redress patients when needed; maintain appropriate isolation techniques; and assist clinical personnel with transfers between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Put drug orders away before the end of the shift, maintain a clean work area, remove expired stock and give it to the buyer for proper disposal, and initial and date the log sheet.
  • Return inventory and materials to their proper locations after completing work tasks, clean used materials, and discard wrappers, label backings, and other work-related debris in waste receptacles.

Desired Qualifications

  • Less than one year of related experience (three months) is preferred.
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29M
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Founded
1999

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