Inpatient Transport Dispatcher (Part-Time, Weekend)

Hudson Regional Hospital; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Hoboken University Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Transport Dispatcher on a part-time day shift basis. This role coordinates and dispatches patient transportation requests to support timely, safe movement of patients within the hospital.

The position requires prioritizing requests, communicating with nursing units and transport personnel, and maintaining accurate dispatch records. Weekend shifts are Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital operations, dispatching, or related coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic dispatch systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, enter, and prioritize inpatient transportation requests through the hospital's designated dispatch system.
• Dispatch transport personnel based on patient location, destination, priority, transporter availability, and operational requirements.
• Monitor active assignments and transporter status to ensure requests are addressed and completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient transports to and from inpatient units, the Emergency Department, diagnostic imaging, procedural areas, rehabilitation, and other authorized hospital locations.
• Communicate with nursing units, clinical departments, and transport personnel regarding pickup locations, destinations, delays, cancellations, and changes in patient readiness.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hoboken University Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Transport Dispatcher on a part-time day shift basis. This role coordinates and dispatches patient transportation requests to support timely, safe movement of patients within the hospital.

The position requires prioritizing requests, communicating with nursing units and transport personnel, and maintaining accurate dispatch records. Weekend shifts are Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. High school diploma or equivalent is required.