HOSPITAL TRANSPORTER - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - PART TIME NIGHT SHIFT (25413)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a Hospital Transporter to provide compassionate care and transport patients within the Medical Center. The role requires effective communication and interpersonal skills, alongside adherence to safety and quality standards.

This part-time position involves responsibilities such as escorting patients and maintaining records. A high school diploma and at least one year of patient care experience are preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive medical and dental plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year previous patient care experience preferred.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients within the Medical Center using appropriate means of transportation.
• Maintain records of assignments and obtain signatures as required.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients during transportation.

Skills

Good oral communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Requisition Number: HOSPI009375

• Part‑Time
• On‑site

Locations

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Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high‑quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Hospital Transporter.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients within the Medical Center to and from patient units via appropriate means of transportation (e.g., wheelchair, bed, stretcher). Assist Nursing with lifting patients when requested.
• Transport deceased patients to morgue.
• Maintain records of assignments, including description of person/item, time of pickup and delivery, and obtaining appropriate signatures as required.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients (e.g., make sure safety straps are properly fastened on wheelchairs and beds; assure that IV pole is firmly attached and that IV bag is full; check that patient has proper covers).
• Keep equipment (e.g., stretchers, wheelchairs) clean and in good repair.
• Provide customer service by demonstrating respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties

• Acts as a messenger when required.
• Transports support equipment as required.
• Completion of training program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 1‑year previous patient care experience preferred.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position. Bilingual preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

• All areas of the Medical Center.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range: $19.00 per hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy that includes vacation days, personal time, sick leave, mandatory paid holidays. We also support employee growth with tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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