Transporter Er Jobs

General Summary Of Position

Responsible for the transport of patients, supplies and equipment, throughout the hospital.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• May perform supply restocking or assume clerical duties such as answering phones.
• May be required to transport deceased persons to the morgue.
• Maintains and cleans transportation equipment.
• Ensure the safe movement of patients of all ages from the emergency department to all areas of the hospital to include the laboratory and radiology departments, the operating room, and patient hospital rooms.
• Provide distribution services of requested items between various departments as needed in accordance with established procedures that may include medications, to include narcotics.
• Validate patients' identity based on established department protocol.
• Transport lab specimens and equipment, such as stretchers and wheelchairs
• Remain alert to patient condition and promptly communicates changes to clinical staff.
• Collect, clean and disinfect patient care equipment and all other reusable items.
• Assist with patient handling and lifting using appropriate patient safety equipment, proper body mechanics, and appropriate patient safety handling procedures.
• Communicate status updates and location information as required in accordance with department protocols to help facilitate work flow.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months previous healthcare experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support through American Heart Association required
• Current CPR required or

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of operating and safety procedures of patient stretchers and beds.
• Ability to recognize and report faulty equipment.
• Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. o Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to maintain alertness to emergency situations during patient transportation and seek help promptly if the need arises.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Ability to connect and disconnect gauges to oxygen cylinders following specified safety precautions.
• Knowledge of patient lifting and handling procedures so as to minimize patient discomfort and potential for injury.

Why MedStar Health?

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At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.