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

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter. The position runs 7:00AM-3:00PM with rotating weekends, and starts at $18.50/hr.

Essential duties include guiding patients, transporting them by wheelchair or cart, delivering items, and assisting with mobility while maintaining safety and efficiency within the facility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat; stands for long periods; bends, lifts, pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time and other data per instructions.
• Guides or escorts incoming patients from admitting to designated area.
• Carries patient's luggage.
• Assists patient in walking or transports non-ambulatory patients using wheelchair.
• Transports patients within facility to designated areas during stay.
• Delivers messages, mail, medical records and other items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

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.