Central Transport Assistant Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req47478)

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

Minimum Qualifications
Education

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

Experience

• 6 to 12 months experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

This position has a hiring range of $18 - $26.954