Central Transport Assistant Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 101061)

Description

General Summary of Position
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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to l year of technical or other specialized training

• 6 to 12 months experience in a healthcare setting preferred

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

• Should be able to work independently
• Requires the ability to read and write in English and comprehend policies and procedures; knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals; and ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application