Patient Transporter - Full-Time, 8am-4pm, Weekend Rotations

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ is hiring a Full-Time Patient Transporter for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM shifts, including every other weekend. The starting rate is $18.50 per hour.

As a transporter, you will guide patients, assist with mobility, carry luggage, deliver items, and transport patients within the facility while maintaining safety and patient comfort. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong English skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; CPR

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Exposure to extreme cold/heat; stands long periods; lifts up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ is hiring a Full-Time Patient Transporter for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM shifts, including every other weekend. The starting rate is $18.50 per hour.

As a transporter, you will guide patients, assist with mobility, carry luggage, deliver items, and transport patients within the facility while maintaining safety and patient comfort. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong English skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; CPR