Transport Aide, Patient Transport, Per Diem, Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commut.

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Club

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a per diem Transport Aide for evening shifts (3:00pm - 11:30pm). You will safely transport patients, requisitions, specimens, charts and related items and assist with transport tasks as needed.

Experience is not required; we seek reliable individuals with strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing workload and schedules. Per diem hours vary with departmental needs at Valley Health System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good communication skills with patients, families and health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items.
• Assist with patient transport activities as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care team; respond quickly to needs.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Per diem position with variable hours based on departmental needs.Scheduled hours- 3:00pm -11:30pm ; scheduled days will vary. Weekend coverage may be required as needed.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.ExperienceNo previous experience requiredSkillsAbility 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.