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

Atlantic Health System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter to join its care team. The role covers 7:00AM-3:00PM with rotating weekends, starting at $18.50/hr. You will transport patients, assist mobility, and handle related duties to support patient flow and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, be fluent in English, and able to work under time constraints while lifting up to 50 lbs as required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and standing for long periods; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data.
• Guides or escorts patients from admitting area to designated area.
• Carries patient’s luggage.
• Assists patient in walking or ambulatory transport using wheelchair.
• Transports patients within the facility via bed, cart, or wheelchair.
• Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Patient handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

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