Compassionate Patient Transporter - Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Transporter at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role involves helping patients move around the facility, ensuring comfort and safety, and coordinating with nurses and transportation staff during shifts.

The position is hourly, with day shifts and a per diem schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and the candidate should be prepared for rotating weekends and holidays while maintaining patient safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Comfort with physically active work and moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with nurse/PCT support.
• Transport patients via wheelchair between units within timeframes.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transit.
• Maintain transport status updates in the system and communicate with Dispatch.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety-conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Transporter at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role involves helping patients move around the facility, ensuring comfort and safety, and coordinating with nurses and transportation staff during shifts.

The position is hourly, with day shifts and a per diem schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and the candidate should be prepared for rotating weekends and holidays while maintaining patient safety and service quality.