Day Shift Patient Transport Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Transportation Aide to move patients and specimens on request within the facility. This role supports patient throughput, requires careful handling of blood products, slides, and supplies, and emphasizes teamwork and compassionate communication with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include assisted transports, specimen delivery, and collaboration with clinical and laboratory teams to maintain efficiency and safety in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with patient and specimen handling and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretcher transport.
• Transport specimens to laboratory and deliver blood products as needed.
• Pick up slides for physicians and obtain supplies from central supply.
• Support patient throughput and adhere to department protocols.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Transportation Aide to move patients and specimens on request within the facility. This role supports patient throughput, requires careful handling of blood products, slides, and supplies, and emphasizes teamwork and compassionate communication with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include assisted transports, specimen delivery, and collaboration with clinical and laboratory teams to maintain efficiency and safety in a fast-paced hospital