Day Shift Patient Transporter (Part-Time)

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Part-Time Patient Transporter for Day shifts at RWJUH Somerset in Somerville, NJ. The role involves transporting patients safely, using the automated transport system, and maintaining infection control practices.

Hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with a weekday schedule and potential for varying days. Pay ranges from $16.68 to $18.99 per hour, with an emphasis on punctuality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Required: Previous patient transport experience preferred and must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a level of attendance and punctuality to meet the demands of the job.
• Reports to work in uniform, ID badge, pager, etc. in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains the minimum department standard of 2.6 transport per hour.
• Transporting Patients
• Advises the nurse, nurse designee or technician when they arrive on the floor
• Introduces yourself to the patient.
• The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient (Name and Date of Birth).
• Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa
• Use caution when rounding corners.
• Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Maintains safety of patients
• Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security
• Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician.
• Always follow infection control and handwashing precautions before, during and after a transport

Skills

Patient transport experience

Customer service

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Part-Time Patient Transporter for Day shifts at RWJUH Somerset in Somerville, NJ. The role involves transporting patients safely, using the automated transport system, and maintaining infection control practices.

Hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with a weekday schedule and potential for varying days. Pay ranges from $16.68 to $18.99 per hour, with an emphasis on punctuality and patient safety.