MEDSTAR HEALTH Looking for Central Transport Assistant at Washington DC United States Full Time

General Summary of Position

Job Summary :

Responsible for the timely, courteous, and competent transportation of patients throughout the Washington Hospital Center complex via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed

Also transports specimens, equipment / supplies, messages, and parcels, as designated Performs a variety of other support services functions as is needed to provide service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff

This position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Primary Duties :

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

Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or unfavorable symptoms 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

• Ensures patient has hospital identification band corresponding with name and date of birth (DOB) for the assigned transport
• As assigned, delivers, and retrieves supplies, equipment, and records, eg, laboratory specimens / results, x-ray film, unit supplies, medical charts, pharmacy products, parcels, and messages, etc
• Maintains and document associated transportation records, including name of patient or material transported, pick-up site, destination, and departure / arrival times

Notes difficulties encountered and relays same to supervisor

Prepares PreOp and PACU bays for patients, ie, clean stretchers and equipment, make stretchers with linen, stock bay with needed supplies

Performs daily tasks in assigned area, ie, temperature logs, stocking supplies, trash removal, removal of used gas cylinders, restocking gas cylinders, retrieving clean linen, removal of soiled linen, stocking nutrition items, returning food trays, return and restocking of IV pumps / CAD pumps, etc

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training
• to months experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• BLS – Basic Life Support within Days required

Why MedStar Health?

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

We live up to this promise through :

• 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
• 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
• More career opportunities closer to home – as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, DC region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, DC, region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research

Our team of , includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including hospitals and more than 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 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

Its 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