Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability and Wellness Programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a patient transporter responsible for safely moving patients throughout the hospital. Candidates must excel in communication and customer service. This is a full-time evening position with a pay rate of $16.00 per hour, offering various benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and efficiently throughout the hospital.
• Utilizes automated transport system for duties.
• Practices excellent customer service skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Status:per hour

Shift:Evening

Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00, 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:

Transport patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the hospital under the direction of supervisory personnel. Utilizes the automated transport system to perform duties. Performs routine cleaning of equipment used to transport patients. Adheres to universal infection control practices. Practices excellent customer service skills with all patients, visitors and employees.

Qualifications:

Must have excellent communications skills

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Evening
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Days to work vary
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
• Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving a job assignment
• Uses judgment in extending a 5-minute grace period in waiting for patients
• Notifies dispatcher of delays
• Notifies system of job complete status
• Contact dispatcher within 3-5 minutes if no job is received
• Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives at units and testing areas
• Introduces self to patient
• The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient's name and date of birth.
• Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa
• Use caution when rounding corners
• Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security
• Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician
• Always follow infection control and handwashing precautions before, during and after transport.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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