Transportation Technician

About the Role

The Transportation Technician plays a vital role in facilitating the movement of patients, equipment, and supplies within the hospital environment. This includes transporting patients between nursing units, outpatient clinics, and other departments, as well as delivering specimens and materials promptly to designated locations such as the main laboratory. The position also involves responding to urgent transportation needs for neonatal patients and emerging situations like Codes and Traumas throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently transport patients across various hospital units and outpatient settings, including special assistance for neonatal patient transfers from parking to nursing areas.
• Collect and dispatch specimens, medical materials, and other items between units, clinics, and the laboratory.
• Quickly respond to emergency Codes and Traumas by delivering required specimens and accessing hospital order systems to input diagnostic requests under physician and nursing guidance.
• Assist with ad hoc delivery tasks as requested on demand.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED mandatory.
• At least one year of relevant healthcare-related work experience is required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Good hand-eye coordination and clear distance vision (20 feet or more).
• Capability to move rapidly in emergency situations when necessary.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills for managing multiple tasks.
• Competence in using calculators and computers for documentation and orders.

Safety and Communication

• Proactively address and report unsafe team behaviors.
• Consistently verify the accuracy of information used for decisions and documentation.
• Exercise caution and resolve uncertainties before proceeding.
• Maintain clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Practice attention to detail through regular self-assessment and behavioral checks.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health benefits.
• Generous paid leave from day one covering vacation, sick days, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support including 401(k), and spending accounts for healthcare and dependents.
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, with options for supplemental plans.
• Additional perks like tuition assistance, access to fitness resources, employee assistance programs, and commuter benefits.

About Children's National Hospital

• Recognized nationally among the top 10 children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
• One of the largest pediatric hospitals offering a broad range of specialties and innovative treatments.
• Strong academic medical center committed to pediatric research, education, and child health advancement.
• Mission-driven team culture focused on family-centered care and collaborative clinical support.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is from $17.50 to $32.69 per hour. Final salary is determined according to factors including market conditions, organizational needs, and the applicant’s education, skills, and experience. Benefits are provided beyond base pay.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Policy

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that upholds non-discriminatory hiring practices. This includes protection based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected categories. Additionally, the hospital maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy that prohibits the illegal use or possession of controlled substances, including recreational or medical marijuana despite regional legalization.