Patient Transporter - FT (7:00am-3:00pm) MMC

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter to support patient movement within the facility. Shifts run 7:00AM-3:00PM and include every other weekend. The role starts at $18.50 per hour and requires strong English communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities include guiding and escorting patients, transporting them by wheelchair or cart, handling messages and records, and assisting with patient comfort and safety as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety-conscious and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient name, destination, mode of travel, time and data per instructions.
• Escort patients from admitting to designated areas.
• Transport patient with wheelchair or bed to appropriate location.
• Assist patients in walking or assist non-ambulatory patients using wheelchair.
• Transport items such as messages, mail, or medical records as needed.
• Deliver items within the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter. Required hours are 7:00AM-3:00PM including every other weekend. Starting rate $18.50/hr.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

1. 1. Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or verbal instructions.
2. 2. Guides or escorts incoming patients from admitting office or reception desk to designated area.
3. 3. Carries patient's luggage.
4. 4. Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient, using wheelchair.
5. 5. Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay.
6. 6. Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items.
7. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
2. To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
3. Ability to work well under time constraints.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat and stands for long periods of time, bends, lifts, pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

1. CPR certification preferred.