Compassionate Patient Transporter

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); Presencial; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Transportation Aide to support patient mobility and specimen transport across our New Jersey network. The role emphasizes safe handling of patients, equipment and supplies, with strict adherence to PPE and isolation protocols.

You will coordinate with Dispatch and clinical units to ensure timely care and accurate patient documentation. The position requires quality communication, physical stamina to lift and move loads, and a focus on patient-centered care

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow isolation and PPE protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Transports patients by wheelchair and stretcher, ensuring safe handling to prevent falls.
• Transports patients to and from units or Imaging Modalities within expected time frames, and brings along the patient chart.
• Communicate with Dispatch/Modality/Unit to report receipt of task, changes or delays, and completion of tasks.
• Handle patient support equipment safely; remove equipment from service if unsafe or unclean; perform oxygen tank exchanges as needed.
• Obtain supplies from central supply as requested.
• Follow established isolation protocols and PPE/hand washing procedures.
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify the patient.
• Follow proper protocol for patient expirations.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory and deliver blood/blood products in a timely manner; follow specimen handling protocols.
• Pick up slides for physicians to review from laboratory as requested.
• Participate in/keep accurate records in automated systems to improve patient throughput.
• Lift at least 10 lbs., push/pull at least 50 lbs., and stand for the length of the shift.
• Identify needs of the patient population served and tailor care accordingly, communicating at the patient’s level.
• Assist with environmental duties and waste disposal; adhere to cleaning requirements.

Conhecimentos

Social skills

Communication with patients

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Transportation Aide to support patient mobility and specimen transport across our New Jersey network. The role emphasizes safe handling of patients, equipment and supplies, with strict adherence to PPE and isolation protocols.

You will coordinate with Dispatch and clinical units to ensure timely care and accurate patient documentation. The position requires quality communication, physical stamina to lift and move loads, and a focus on patient-centered care