Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to move patients and specimens across our New Jersey facilities. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, timely transport within imaging and units, and clear communication with Dispatch and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include using wheelchairs and stretchers, maintaining isolation PPE protocols, and assisting with supply and specimen transport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients using wheelchairs or stretchers with safe handling.
• Transports patients to imaging and units within time frames.
• Maintains communication with Dispatch/Modality/Unit.
• Handles patient support devices safely; removes unsafe equipment.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory when required.
• Follow isolation PPE protocols and hand hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Transport Aide to move patients and specimens across our New Jersey facilities. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, timely transport within imaging and units, and clear communication with Dispatch and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include using wheelchairs and stretchers, maintaining isolation PPE protocols, and assisting with supply and specimen transport.