Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Transporter at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role involves helping patients move around the facility, ensuring comfort and safety, and coordinating with nurses and transportation staff during shifts.

The position is hourly, with day shifts and a per diem schedule. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and the candidate should be prepared for rotating weekends and holidays while maintaining patient safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Comfort with physically active work and moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with nurse/PCT support.
• Transport patients via wheelchair between units within timeframes.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transit.
• Maintain transport status updates in the system and communicate with Dispatch.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety-conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Patient Transporter

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000263529

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.56- $16.56per 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.

Patient Transporter

As a Patient Transporter, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care by helping patients move throughout the hospital with dignity and confidence. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide reassurance while supporting the clinical teams who depend on timely patient transport.

As a Patient Transporter, a typical day might include the following:

• Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or PCT.
• Assist patient discharges by safely transporting via wheelchair, ensuring a positive and compassionate transition from the hospital.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transit.
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and Imaging Modalities within expected timeframes.
• Maintain communication with the Transport Dispatcher and accurately update transport status using the automated system.
• Assist with bed management by organizing beds, cleaning beds, and removing oxygen tanks once beds are no longer in use.
• Follow established isolation protocols, including PPE and hand hygiene requirements.
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify every patient.
• Sign in and out of the logbook, print the ticket to ride, and notify nursing staff when patients arrive on the unit.

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy helping others and making people feel comfortable during stressful moments.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every task supports quality patient care.
• You communicate clearly and work well with nurses, physicians, and fellow team members.
• You are dependable, safety-focused, and take pride in doing things the right way.
• You enjoy physically active work that keeps you engaged throughout your shift.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must successfully complete site and department orientation and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

This per diem position requires availability for the 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. shift, including rotating weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service during every transport.