Transport Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Transport Aide for Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on moving patients safely and efficiently within hospital units and imaging departments.

The job emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork with nurses and physicians, and adherence to PPE and hygiene protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the stamina for physically active work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of site and department orientation required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with nurse or PCT support.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transit.
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and imaging within timeframes.
• Maintain update transport status using the automated system.
• Assist with bed management and organize beds; remove unused oxygen tanks.
• Follow isolation protocols including PPE and hand hygiene.
• Identify patients with two identifiers during transport.
• Sign in/out of logbook and notify staff on arrival.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transport Aide

Req #: 0000267776

Category: Patient Transport

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Patient Transport

Pay Range: $20.66 per hour

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title: Transport Aide

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000267776

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.67 - $20.67 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Patient Transporter, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care by helping patients move throughout the hospital with dignity and confidence. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide reassurance while supporting the clinical teams who depend on timely patient transport.

As a Patient Transporter, a typical day might include the following:

• Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or PCT.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transit.
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and Imaging Modalities within expected timeframes.
• Maintain communication with the Transport Dispatcher and accurately update transport status using the automated system.
• Assist with bed management by organizing beds, cleaning beds, and removing oxygen tanks once beds are no longer in use.
• Follow established isolation protocols, including PPE and hand hygiene requirements.
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify every patient.
• Sign in and out of the logbook, print the ticket to ride, and notify nursing staff when patients arrive on the unit.

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy helping others and making people feel comfortable during stressful moments.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every task supports quality patient care.
• You communicate clearly and work well with nurses, physicians, and fellow team members.
• You are dependable, safety-focused, and take pride in doing things the right way.
• You enjoy physically active work that keeps you engaged throughout your shift.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must successfully complete site and department orientation and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

This full-time day (37.5hrs.) position requires availability for the 7:00am. to 3:00p.m. shift, including rotating weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service during every transport.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer