Runner Transporter

Prime Healthcare; Newark, New York (NJ, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned medical center in Newark, where you will play a crucial role in patient care as a Patient Transporter. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate community focused on high-quality healthcare. Engage with patients and visitors, ensuring their comfort and safety during transport. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, this medical center is committed to providing exceptional services and fostering professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Transportation experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Transport

Customer Service

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

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 located in the heart of Newark's business and educational district. It 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 healthcare services delivered with compassionate care.

Saint Michael's Medical Center was the first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery and to develop a cardiac catheterization program. It 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.

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Responsibilities

The following statements describe the major elements and requirements of the position and are not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Patient Transporter transports patients to and from departments. Other duties include greeting and assisting patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Transportation experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification desired.
• Starting April 2014, all new hires will require a High School diploma or equivalent.