Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Transportation Aide to transport patients and specimens within the assigned area. The role requires safe patient handling, adherence to PPE and isolation protocols, and clear communication with dispatch and units to support patient throughput.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED. The organization emphasizes competitive benefits and community service as part of its mission.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills to alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers, ensuring safety.
• Move patients to/from units or imaging within expected timeframes.
• Maintain communication with Dispatch/Modality/Unit about task status and delays.
• Handle patient support equipment safely and report unsafe equipment.
• Assist with supplies from central supply and follow isolation PPE protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Transportation Aide to transport patients and specimens within the assigned area. The role requires safe patient handling, adherence to PPE and isolation protocols, and clear communication with dispatch and units to support patient throughput.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED. The organization emphasizes competitive benefits and community service as part of its mission.