Runner (Transporter)

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare facility in Newark, NJ, seeks a Patient Transporter for a per diem role. You will transport patients to and from departments and greet visitors in a polite, friendly manner, contributing to a compassionate hospital environment.

Education and credentials: High School diploma or equivalent required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification desired. Transportation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Transportation experience preferred.
• BLS certification desired.
• Starting April 2014, all new hires will require a High School diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments.
• Greet and assist patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.

Skills

Transportation experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

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 Patient Transporter transports patients to and from departments. Other duties include but are not limited to; greet and assist patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. 1. Transportation experience preferred.
2. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification desired.
3. 3. Starting April 2014, all new hires will require a 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