Transportation Technician

Kids Are Our Everything.Department10294 Central Nursing ResourcesPay Range$17.50 - $32.69About the Role:The Transportation Technician performs specific activities related to the transportation of patients, equipment and materials throughout the hospital, i.e., nursing units, outpatient clinics. Respond to special requests to transport neonatal patients from the parking level to the nursing unit. The Transport Technician will collect and deliver specimens, materials, and other designated items to and from nursing units, outpatient clinics, the main laboratory and other areas of the hospital.What You'll Bring:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year Related experience in the healthcare environment (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeLifting approximately 50 lbs.Able to bend/kneel and climb ladders/stairs.Able to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately and clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.Ability to move quickly to respond to specified emergency situations in other areas of the Hospital when needed.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.Able to use a calculator and personal computer.Functional AccountabilitiesTransports PatientsTransport patients between nursing units, outpatient clinics, and other areas of the hospital; respond to special requests to transport neonatal patients from the parking level to the nursing unit.Processes SpecimensCollect and delivers specimens, materials, and other designated items to and from nursing units, outpatient clinics, the main laboratory and other areas of the hospital.Responds to Codes/Traumas emergencyRespond promptly to Codes and Traumas throughout the hospital and process specimen requests and samples appropriately .Access HBOC order entry during a Code or Trauma and enter diagnostic tests per physician orders and nursing confirmation of such ordersRespond to PRN requests for delivery services.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceBenefits That Support You:Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Why Join Us:Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). 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