Compassionate Patient Transporter: Safe, Timely Care

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a patient transporter to safely move patients between care areas within the Medical Center. This entry-level role works in collaboration with nursing staff to ensure courteous and timely patient transport using wheelchairs or stretchers.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and offers on-the-job training; candidates should be able to assist with patients weighing 100 to 300+ pounds and operate the paging system to track movements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. GED equivalent programs.
• Entry level position. On the job training will be provided by the Team Leader and Patient Transport staff.
• Must be able to support and push patients of various body conditions (weights ranging from 100 lbs to 300+ lbs).

Responsibilities

• Move patients safely and courteously between patient care areas as directed, working with nursing personnel.
• Assist in coordinating patient movement using available transport modes (wheelchair, stretcher, etc.).

Skills

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Paging system operation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a patient transporter to safely move patients between care areas within the Medical Center. This entry-level role works in collaboration with nursing staff to ensure courteous and timely patient transport using wheelchairs or stretchers.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and offers on-the-job training; candidates should be able to assist with patients weighing 100 to 300+ pounds and operate the paging system to track movements.