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Medical Carts — Mobile Clinical Workstations for Hospitals, Aged Care and GP Clinics
A medical cart is a mobile workstation that brings a computer, tablet, scanner, or supplies directly to the point of care — eliminating the need for clinical staff to leave the patient area to access a fixed desk or shared terminal. Medical carts are used in hospitals, aged care facilities, GP clinics, pathology labs, day procedure centres, and any environment where staff move between patients and need IT access at the bedside or chairside.
POS Plaza stocks medical-grade mobile carts from Ergotron, a specialist manufacturer of clinical mounting and mobility solutions used in healthcare facilities worldwide. Our range is suited to electronic medication administration (eMAR), patient check-in, barcode scanning of wristbands and medication packs, pathology specimen labelling, and general point-of-care IT workflows. Call 1300 115 808 or email sales@posplaza.com.au for current availability and bulk or facility pricing.
What to look for in a medical cart
The right medical cart depends on the clinical environment and the devices it needs to carry. Key considerations include the cart's footprint and mobility — a compact base with locking casters is important for bedside use in tight patient rooms and aged care suites. Mounting flexibility matters too: look for VESA-compatible mounts and T-slot or accessory rails that let you attach a monitor arm, laptop holder, keyboard tray, barcode scanner, or supply basket without permanently modifying the cart. Carts used in untethered environments — moving between floors or areas without power — benefit from a hot swap battery option that allows uninterrupted operation. For environments with infection control requirements, cart surfaces should be smooth, cleanable, and free of crevices that accumulate debris.
Ergotron StyleView Pole Cart — currently stocked
The Ergotron StyleView Pole Cart (part 24-818-211) is a professional-grade modular pole cart designed for clinical mobility. Its slender footprint fits closely at a patient's bedside or alongside a workstation without obstructing walkways. The VESA-compatible mounting plate and T-slot accessory rail allow it to be configured with a monitor arm, laptop or tablet holder, keyboard tray, scanner mount, or storage accessories — and reconfigured as technology needs change. Heavy-duty locking casters move smoothly between rooms or floors and lock securely in position. An optional hot swap battery (sold separately) enables untethered operation. Colour: White. Warranty: 36 months return to base. $1,199.00 inc GST — call 1300 115 808 for current availability.
Prices listed were accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice — please check the individual product page for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions — medical carts
Q: What is a medical cart used for in a clinical setting?
A: A medical cart is a mobile workstation used to bring IT equipment and supplies to the point of care — at a patient's bedside, in a treatment bay, or wherever staff need access to a computer or scanner without returning to a fixed desk. Common uses include electronic medication administration records (eMARs), patient check-in at bedside, barcode scanning of patient wristbands and medication packs, pathology specimen labelling, and nursing documentation. The cart allows staff to work in the patient's space and reduces unnecessary movement between workstations and care areas.
Q: What devices can I mount on a medical pole cart?
A: Most medical pole carts use a VESA-compatible mounting plate and a T-slot or accessory rail system. This supports monitor arms for flat-panel displays, laptop and tablet holders, keyboard and mouse trays, barcode scanner mounts, and supply baskets or bins. The modular design means you can configure the cart for the specific devices your clinical workflow requires and reconfigure it as those needs change. For compatible medical-grade input devices, see our Medical Grade Keyboards & Mouse range.
Q: Do medical carts need a power outlet?
A: It depends on the cart. Some medical carts are designed to be used plugged into a wall outlet; others support a hot swap battery that allows untethered operation between rooms or floors. Hot swap batteries are ideal for environments where the cart moves frequently through areas without convenient power access — such as between patient bays in a ward. If battery-powered operation is important to your workflow, confirm with us before ordering.
Q: Are medical carts suitable for aged care facilities?
A: Yes. Mobile carts are well suited to aged care environments, where residents are typically in individual rooms and staff need IT access at the chairside or bedside rather than at a central nursing station. A cart with a compact footprint is important in aged care rooms where space is limited. Smooth-rolling casters and an ergonomic handle make the cart easy to manoeuvre, and a cleanable white surface is consistent with aged care infection control standards. Call 1300 115 808 to discuss the best configuration for your facility.