Transporter

MedStar Health
United States, Maryland, Clinton
Jun 04, 2025
General Summary of Position Transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Transport patients between departments, and to and from patient care areas via wheelchair, stretcher, bed, and other transport equipment. Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency, meeting time delivery goals. Ensures patient safety by following established procedures and using only approved equipment. Works closely with hospital staff and openly communicates and problem solves to ensure client and patient needs are met. Handle medical equipment safely, including IV pumps/poles, oxygen tanks, PCA pumps, chest tubes, catheters, and traction while transporting patients. Maintain positive and professional relationships with patients. Ensures timely response to all patient and patient-related transportation requests and utilizes appropriate transport dispatching system in accordance with established guidelines. Reports faulty equipment to the supervisor for repair right away. Adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards established by all regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC. Actively participates in orientation and training activities Courteously answers phone calls and takes accurate messages. Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook and established by the Hospital and Department. Perform duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision or direction. Contributes to cohesive group relationships; uses open communication to identify and resolve problems in and between departments. Make suggestions for improvement to procedures or innovations to enhance patient service. Participate in inter and intra departmental performance improvement teams as directed. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED preferred Licenses and Certifications 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 Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. This position has a hiring range of $17.50 - $28.73