Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerville, NJ, seeks a Patient Transporter to safely transport patients within the hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and perform cleaning duties. This role requires working the 3PM - 11:30PM shift, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Good patient interaction and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The above reflects the anticipated per hour range for this position if hired to work.

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: 3PM - 11:30PM
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Days to work vary

Essential Functions:

• Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
• Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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