Per Diem Patient Transporter - Flexible Weekend Shifts

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Patient Transporters to support patient movement within the hospital. Starting rate is $20.52/hr with shifts that vary and include every other weekend through the Atlantic Health System teen hiring initiative.

Responsibilities include confirming patient details, escorting patients, handling luggage, assisting walking or transporting non-ambulatory patients by wheelchair, and delivering items within the facility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Reading, writing and speaking English is required.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Stand for long periods; may be exposed to extreme cold/heat; lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 16 or older; 16–17 require working papers.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient name, destination, mode of travel, time and other data per instructions.
• Escort patients from admitting to designated area.
• Carry patient luggage as needed.
• Assist walking or transport non-ambulatory patients using wheelchair.
• Transport patients within facility to designated areas.
• Deliver messages, mail, records and other items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking Per Diem Patient Transporters to support patient movement within the hospital. Starting rate is $20.52/hr with shifts that vary and include every other weekend through the Atlantic Health System teen hiring initiative.

Responsibilities include confirming patient details, escorting patients, handling luggage, assisting walking or transporting non-ambulatory patients by wheelchair, and delivering items within the facility.