Transporter FT Evenings

Englewood Hospital; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health in Englewood, NJ seeks a Transport Associate to safely move patients via wheelchair, bed or stretcher throughout the hospital during evening shifts.

You will uphold patient dignity, follow infection control protocols, communicate with nursing staff and dispatch, and help minimize wait times while maintaining equipment. High School diploma required; professionalism and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate/GED certificate.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed throughout the hospital
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality during transport
• Respond promptly to transport requests using dispatch systems
• Maintain schedules and minimize wait times for patients and department
• Operate stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and oxygen tanks safely
• Clean and sanitize transport equipment after each use
• Communicate clearly with nursing staff, dispatchers, and other department
• Follow all infection control protocols
• Ability to walk long distances, push/pull heavy equipment, and assist with patient movement
• Maintain a professional and compassionate attitude at all times

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Dispatch systems

Job description

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

• Department:** Transport Project Team
• Location:** Englewood, N.J.
• Status:** Full- Time
• Shift:** Evenings
• Hours:** 3pm-11pm

Job Essentials

• Safely transport patients via weelchair, stretcher, or bed throughout the hospital
• Ensure patient, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality during transport
• Respond promptly to transport request using dispatch systems
• Maintain schedules and minimize wait times for patients and department
• Operate stretcher, weelchairs, beds, and oxygen tanks safely
• Clean and sanitize transport equipment after each use
• Communicate clearly with nursing staff, dispatcher, and other department
• Follow all infection control protocols
• Ability to walk long distances, push/pull heavy equipment, and assist with patient movement
• Maintain a professional and compassionate attitude at all times

Education Requirements

• High School graduate/GED certificate.

Englewood Health job postings provide a minimum rate 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 minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. In addition to the minimum rate, eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other wellness resources. Minimum rate: $16.50