Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Patient Transporter for RWJ Hamilton, with a day shift in a busy hospital environment. You will support patient movement, ensuring safety and dignity while coordinating with nurses and physicians.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient care. The position requires orientation completion and strong communication skills, with a preference for a high school diploma or equivalent.

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 nursing support.
• Transport patients safely via wheelchair and beds as assigned.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transit.
• Move patients to hospital units and imaging within timeframes.
• Log transport status with dispatcher and update the system.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619Req #: 0000259353
Category: Patient Transport
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Patient Transport
Pay Range: $16.59 - $20.20 per hour
Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Title: Patient Transporter
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Patient Transport
Req #: 0000259353
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $16.59 - $20.20 per hour
Pay TransparencyThe 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 full time day position requires availability for the 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift, including rotating weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service during every 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
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• 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