Per Diem Patient Transporter - Flexible Weekend Shifts

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 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.