Transport Aide, Patient Transport, Full Time, Evening

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance and AD&D

FSA & Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking staff to provide safe transport for patients and related materials, supporting the health care team in the execution of daily patient care tasks.

The role involves evening shifts with a focus on reliability and precise handling of requisitions, specimens, charts, and equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English required.
• Strong communication with patients, families and health care team.
• Attention to detail and ability to switch tasks without losing composure.
• Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to changing workload and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts and related items.
• Assist with patient transport activities as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position SummaryTo provide safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items and assist with patient transport activities as required.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.ExperienceExperience: No previous experience requiredSkillsSpecial Skills:Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Good communication skills to communicate and interact with patient, family members, and other members of the health care team and respond quickly to customer's needs. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftEvening (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $18.82 - $23.53 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.