Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to support safe, timely movement of patients within our Medical Center. You will work closely with nursing staff to transfer patients between bed, wheelchairs, and stretchers, maintaining courtesy and patient comfort.

Entry level position with on-the-job training provided by Team Leader and Transport staff. You must be able to assist patients weighing 100 to 300+ pounds and operate the facility paging system to track movements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Entry level; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to assist and move patients weighing 100–300+ lbs.
• Must be able to use the paging system to track patient and staff movements.

Responsibilities

• Move patients safely and timely between care areas in the Medical Center, in cooperation with nursing staff.
• Assist with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher and back as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to support safe, timely movement of patients within our Medical Center. You will work closely with nursing staff to transfer patients between bed, wheelchairs, and stretchers, maintaining courtesy and patient comfort.

Entry level position with on-the-job training provided by Team Leader and Transport staff. You must be able to assist patients weighing 100 to 300+ pounds and operate the facility paging system to track movements.