Patient Transporter - Per Diem (varied shift) OMC

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Patient Transporter to support patient mobility and logistics within the hospital. The role involves escorting patients, transporting them to various departments, handling luggage, and assisting with non-ambulatory transfers.

The starting rate is $20.52/hr. Hours vary, including every other weekend. CPR certification is preferred. This is a patient-facing hospital support role within the Atlantic Health System.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Must be 16 or older; NJA300 Working Papers required if 16 or 17.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English literacy

Time management

Physical stamina

Age requirement 16+

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Patient Transporter. Required hours vary including every other weekend. Starting rate $20.52/hr. This position is eligible for the Atlantic Health System #teenhiring initiative.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or verbal instructions.

• 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 by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient, using wheelchair.

• Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay.

• Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• 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.
• Must be 16 or older (prior to hire, must complete NJA300 Combined Certification Form/Working Papers).
• If 16 or 17 years-old valid working papers required.

Relevant Experience:

• CPR certification preferred.