Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to move patients safely and efficiently within the Medical Center. You will assist nursing staff, handle patient charts, and transport instruments and supplies as directed by the supervisor.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or GED and the ability to move patients of various conditions. On-the-job training and safety practices are emphasized to ensure confidentiality and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to support and move patients of varying weights and conditions.
• Able to work with paging system to track patient movement and transport staff.

Responsibilities

• Move patients between beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs following guidelines and patient ID checks.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe and timely transport of patients.
• Deliver and retrieve patient charts; transport instruments and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Stock and manage sterile supplies and equipment as needed within department.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned; adhere to organizational standards.

Skills

Stamina

Patient handling

Infection control

Following guidelines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Paging system

Hospital transport equipment

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to move patients safely and efficiently within the Medical Center. You will assist nursing staff, handle patient charts, and transport instruments and supplies as directed by the supervisor.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or GED and the ability to move patients of various conditions. On-the-job training and safety practices are emphasized to ensure confidentiality and quality care.