Runner (Transporter)

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a transporter to move patients within the department and support clerical tasks in a busy hospital setting. The role includes darkroom duties, stocking supplies, front office support, and patient interaction.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be certified in BCLS (AHA) upon hire. Experience in transportation is preferred and interaction with medical records and PACS is expected.

Qualifications

• BCLS (AHA) certification required upon hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Performs darkroom duties, stocks supplies, and assists with front office tasks.
• Answers telephones, greets patients, and prepares requisitions for outpatients.
• Uses PACS and other office equipment to support the department.
• Provides clerical support and runs errands throughout the facility.

Skills

Transportation experience

Telephone etiquette

Education

BCLS (AHA) certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required, of an individual assigned to this job. The transporter transports patients to and from the department. Other duties include but are not limited to; Darkroom duties, ordering supplies, stocking, dressing patients and front office duties. This performs clerical duties for the department such as answering telephones, greeting patients and preparing requisitions for outpatients. Other duties include, but are not limited to, filing patient reports, retrieving patient records for physicians or medical records. The transporter should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the usual terminology of tests ordered in department person should demonstrate good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner. Provides clerical support by utilizing telephone, computer, office equipment, PACS (Picture Archive and Communication System) and by running errands throughout the facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current throughout employment

2. Transportation experience preferred

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required):

3. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $19.26. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf