Transport Services Associate

St. Joseph's Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Wellness plans

403b retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Onsite Day care

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, part of St. Joseph’s Health, seeks a Patient Transport team member to move patients between testing and treatment areas, handle STAT requests, and assist with discharges.

The role emphasizes accurate use of the Transport Tracking System and adherence to hospital protocols. Entry-level opportunity with a focus on safety and patient care; CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained thereafter, with scheduling aligned to department

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and understand written instructions.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from testing or treatment areas.
• Handle STAT requests for specimens and patients.
• Discharge patients to designated areas and transport outpatients to inpatient and testing areas.
• Utilize the Transport Tracking System for delivery services.

Skills

CPR certification

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Performs delegated functions as a member of the Patient Transport Department to provide the following services: transport patients to and from testing or treatment areas, STAT requests for specimens and patients, discharge patients to designated areas, transport of outpatients to inpatient and testing areas, and other delivery services utilizing the Transport Tracking System.

Performs delegated functions as a member of the Patient Transport Department to provide the following services: transport patients to and from testing or treatment areas, STAT requests for specimens and patients, discharge patients to designated areas, transport of outpatients to inpatient and testing areas, and other delivery services utilizing the Transport Tracking System.

Qualifications

High School diploma preferred. No previous work experience required. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instruction. CPR certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained thereafter.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health

is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility

(Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*


• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans


• 403b retirement plan options with company match**


• Health & Wellness*


• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness


• PTO, and paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• LTD : Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance Options


• Onsite Day care Program


• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.


• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About The Team

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center

a division of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph’s Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph’s physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available – to our patients, their families and the community.

More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.