Patient Transporter - Part Time - M-F 10am-5:30pm

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

24d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and incorporates Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy into job performance, while adhering to the FH Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed between hospital departments and provides services to infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Delivers specimens and supplies to and from Nursing Departments as assigned. The role requires courteous, timely patient transport; safe assistance with patient transfers and positioning; accurate documentation of transport requests in Meditech; careful handling of patient belongings and connected medical equipment; and respectful transport to the morgue. The transporter works cooperatively with other staff, supports and mentors new transporters, delivers blood and other items, transports oxygen tanks, performs hand hygiene, cleans equipment, and uses appropriate PPE. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $17.51–$18.36, with pay based on experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Ability to interact effectively with patients, staff, and the public.
Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to safely operate patient-care equipment such as beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, and patient lifts.
Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
Current CPR certification, or certification obtained during orientation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Promptly and courteously transport patients between nursing departments within established time frames, including departments without coverage.
Provide transport assistance for discharged patients when volunteers and nursing staff are not available in a timely manner.
Record department requests accurately through Order Entry in Meditech according to established patient-transport guidelines.
Transport patients to the morgue respectfully and with dignity.
Assist with lifting, turning, positioning, and transferring patients using proper body mechanics.
Use the AIDET principle when communicating with patients.
Ensure oxygen is set according to the patient’s nurse and that there is sufficient oxygen for transport.
Safely transfer IV pumps and fluids, drains, NG tubes, and catheter bags in accordance with hospital policy.
Safely handle patients’ clothing and personal property during transport.
Work cooperatively with the team and promptly assist other transporters and departments when asked.
Support and mentor other transporters during orientation.
Promptly and accurately deliver blood for the ICU.
Perform late deliveries and errands when working the evening shift.
Transport oxygen tanks to nursing units on the required schedule.
Perform hand hygiene before and after patient care.
Clean stretchers, wheelchairs, and other hospital equipment according to department standards.
Use appropriate PPE when required for patient care or isolation patients.
Deliver specimens and supplies to and from Nursing Departments as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, available to eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week, beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance, available to eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week, beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Vision insurance, available to eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week, beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid short-term income replacement for eligible employees.
Employer-paid long-term disability for eligible employees.
Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
403B retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
Educational assistance program.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.