Patient Transporter

Mary Washington Healthcare

. Transport patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using appropriate safety equipment .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeFredericksburg • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient transport and care, ensuring safety and comfort while effectively communicating with clinical staff. Capable of performing clerical and maintenance tasks related to patient transport and adhering to safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS CertificationPatient Care ExperienceCritical Thinking SkillsEffective CommunicationAbility to Lift 35 Lbs

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Hard Skills

Patient TransportClerical ActivitiesEquipment MaintenanceSafety Equipment UseMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoping with Difficult SituationsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Transport Tracking SoftwarePersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient Care SettingBloodborne PathogensRadiation ExposureToxic Chemicals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transport patients safely and effectively by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed using appropriate safety equipment
Transport specimens and equipment as assigned
Monitor patients for comfort, safety, and mental and physical status during arrival, stay, transport, and discharge
Recognize equipment or patient problems and report them to appropriate clinical staff
Bring patients’ charts and essential records with patients
Confirm orders or trip requests and review patient status with unit staff
Relay critical information to staff upon entry or return to the department
Perform patient-related clerical, maintenance, and non-clinical direct care activities
Monitor and maintain supplies and materials on transport equipment, including portable oxygen
Clean transportation equipment and report or arrange routine repairs and maintenance
Follow priorities set by transport tracking software or transport dispatcher
Perform other duties within scope as assigned
Perform role responsibilities at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations as scheduled

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
BLS certification required
Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to reach above/overhead
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
Capacity to cope with difficult situations
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens
Potential exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals