Patient Transporter - Per Diem (varied shift) CMC

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 2,332,000 - 3,322,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Patient Transporters. The role includes transporting patients within the hospital, escorting patients, and handling belongings to designated areas. Flexible hours include every other weekend and starting pay is $20.52/hr.

Qualifications require a HS diploma or GED, ability to read, write and speak English, and the capacity to work under time constraints. Applicants must be 16 or older and may need NJA300 working papers.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be 16 or older; NJA300 working papers may be required for under-18 candidates.

Responsibilities

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

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Per Diem Patient Transporters

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Patient Transporters. Required hours vary including every other weekend. Starting rate $20.52/hr. This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative (specific shifts).

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 or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
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.
5. Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
6. If 16 or 17 years-old valid working papers required.

Relevant Experience

1. CPR certification preferred.