Transporter/Courier

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Transporter/Courier for Community Medical Center in New Jersey. This hourly role supports patient movement with dignity and compassion, assisting with transfers, discharges, and intra-hospital transport to imaging and units.

Responsibilities include helping patients in and out of beds, maintaining safety protocols, and updating transport progress. A high school diploma is preferred, and orientation is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, nurses and staff.
• Demonstrates dependability and safety awareness during patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with nurse or PCT support.
• Transport patients via wheelchair for discharges and between units.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transit within expected timeframes.
• Maintain transport status updates with the dispatcher using the system.

Skills

Patience under pressure

Clear communication

Dependable

Safety oriented

Physically active

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Transporter/Courier

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000272448

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.99 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.
• Assist patient discharges by safely transporting via wheelchair, ensuring a positive and compassionate transition from the hospital.
• 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.