Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure safe and efficient patient transport throughout the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role requires excellent communication skills and adherence to infection control practices while utilizing an automated transport system.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital.
• Utilize the automated transport system effectively.
• Adhere to infection control practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title:Patient Transporter

Location:Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name:Patient Transport

Req #:0000204286

Status:Hourly

Shift:Day

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00, Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly 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: Days
• 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 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.