Transporter

Patient Transporter

Under the direction and supervision of the Director responsible for the timely, courteous, safe, and competent transportation of patients throughout MedStar Montgomery Medical Center via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Provides service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Transports patient, his/her personal possessions, medical records, and attached clinical devices (IV's and oxygen) by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc. to and from various hospital locations and to the hospital entrance upon discharge. Ensures the safety of the patient during transport. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets, checks modesty, and engaging in appropriate conversation with the patient.
• Assists in lifting, positioning, and transferring patients to and from examination tables, operative tables, wheelchairs, stretchers, and/or beds. Provides lift and positioning assistance as assigned. Assures that patient is comfortable and securely fastened. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or unfavorable symptoms.
• Adjusts bed and side rails ensuring patient has access to bed controls and personal items once patient is back in bed. Reassures patient to obtain cooperation in a calming and professional manner. Approach, greet, and offer assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians, and others who may need help in finding their way.
• Moves beds and other equipment within units and between units as needed.
• Assists nursing staff with removal of expired bodies from units and transport to morgue.
• Performs positive patient identification ensuring patient has hospital identification band corresponding with name and date of birth (DOB) for the assigned transport.
• Uses hospital-provided device to accept, start, and end transport jobs as assigned. Completes transports quickly and efficiently.
• Inspects transportation equipment for damage and/or defects. Cleans transportation equipment by wiping surfaces with pre-mixed cleaning solutions. Reports damaged or malfunctioning transport equipment as required.
• Maintains current knowledge and develops new knowledge. When learning needs are identified participates in training and development activities.
• Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR License PPD Competencies Age Specifics, etc.)
• Works and communicates appropriately and effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate.
• Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.
• Supports department by providing coverage when there are shortages.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent required
• Medical Career Intern currently in High School required or
• Minimum 18 years of age required or
• Medical Career Intern with Work Perm

Experience

• Previous experience with customer service preferred
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation BLS for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation NRP for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross preferred and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.