Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 47,794,000 - 54,415,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s Community Medical Center is seeking a Transporter/Courier to move patients safely and with compassion, supporting nurses and clinicians throughout the hospital.

A typical day includes assisting patients in and out of beds, transporting via wheelchair, discharging patients, ensuring comfort and safety during transit, logging status with the dispatcher, and following PPE and isolation protocols. This is a full-time role, day shift 6:30am–3pm with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with support from a nurse or PCT.
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and Imaging Modalities within expected timeframes.
• Transport patients via wheelchair when discharging to ensure a safe, compassionate transition.
• Maintain comfort and safety for patients during transit between areas.
• Update transport status and log entries with the Transport Dispatcher using the system.
• Assist with bed management: organize beds, clean beds, and remove oxygen tanks when not needed.
• Follow isolation protocols, PPE, and hand hygiene requirements.
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify every patient and ensure proper handoff to the receiving unit.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Transporter/Courier

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000267333

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.99 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.

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 is a Full-Time position, 6:30am-3pmwith an every other weekend commitment