Patient Transport Aide - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Transportation Aide to move patients and specimens across the assigned area. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe transport and clear communication to reassure patients.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and strong social skills to alleviate fears and provide the best healthcare experience. You will work as part of a collaborative team committed to delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Uses social skills to alleviate fears and anxiety of the patient and provide the Best Healthcare Experience.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and/or specimens as requested throughout the assigned area.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Transportation Aide is responsible for transporting patients and/or specimens upon request throughout the assigned area.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Utilizes social skills and communicates appropriately to alleviate fears and/or anxiety of the patient and provide the Best Healthcare Experience.