Compassionate Patient Transport Aide

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ, is seeking a patient transporter to move patients between care areas in a courteous, safe, and timely manner. You will work closely with nursing staff to transfer patients between beds and transport modes such as wheelchairs or stretchers.

This entry-level role includes on-the-job training and requires the ability to assist patients weighing 100 to 300+ lbs and to operate the facility paging system to track movements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support and push patients of various body conditions (weights ranging from 100 lbs to 300+ lbs).
• On-the-job training will be provided by the Team Leader and Patient Transport staff.
• Must be able to work with the paging system to track patient movement and transport staff.

Responsibilities

• Move patients between care areas in a courteous, safe and timely manner.
• Collaborate with nursing personnel to physically transfer patients between beds and modes of transportation (wheelchair, stretcher, etc.).

Skills

Patient lifting 100–300 lbs

Education

High School diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, NJ, is seeking a patient transporter to move patients between care areas in a courteous, safe, and timely manner. You will work closely with nursing staff to transfer patients between beds and transport modes such as wheelchairs or stretchers.

This entry-level role includes on-the-job training and requires the ability to assist patients weighing 100 to 300+ lbs and to operate the facility paging system to track movements.