Dispatcher

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, NJ, seeks a part-time Dispatcher in the Patient Transport department for the Evening shift (2:30pm-11:00pm). The role involves dispatching transporters to move patients within the hospital network, ensuring timely patient movement from admission to discharge.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and hospital patient transport experience; dispatch experience preferred. The position is hourly, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hospital Patient Transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch transporters to move patients within the hospital network.
• Coordinate patient tests and inform departments of changes.
• Ensure proper patient identification during transport and safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hospital Patient Transport experience

Job description

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000256057

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $24.48 - $24.48 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Patient Transporter Dispatcher dispatches the transporters to move patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs or stretchers from time of admission until discharge. They will transport patients as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hospital Patient Transport experience

Preferred:

• Prior Dispatch experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: Evening
• Time: 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Status: Part-Time (18.75 hrs.)

Essential Functions:

• Recognizes and prioritizes patient tests and distributes to transporter in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient tests in scheduled areas and informs departments of any changes.
• Coordinates transporters' breaks and follows the proper chain of command when disciplinary action is needed by staff.
• Assist nursing personnel in moving patients into a chair or onto a stretcher following standard procedures.
• Follows appropriate patient identification procedures to assure transport of proper patient
• Answers patients' questions during transport in a courteous manner. Remains alert to patients' condition during transport and immediately informs appropriate authorities of any unusual incidents or patient concerns
• Notifies responsible personnel of patients' arrival and delivers a medical chart to the appropriate area within the receiving unit.
• Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient's use. Disposes of all soiled linen used during transport in the proper laundry facilities located in the patients' room
• Reports and identifies any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs to supervisor to ensure patient safety.
• Returns transport equipment to the proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations
• Responds to various requests for wheelchairs and stretchers by locating equipment and delivering it to the requesting unit.
• Responsible for monitoring of 02 Flow Meters to ensure adequate 02 flow during patient transport
• Attends all classes and in-service required by department policies.
• Follows all break and lunch schedules and returns in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are
• Demonstrates and performs lateral lifting in a safe manner

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer