Transporter I

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Job summary

Hunterdon Health in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Transport Aide to provide safe patient transport across the hospital. Duties include coordinating with dispatch, maintaining infection-prevention practices, and ensuring patient identification and equipment safety.

Responsibilities emphasize SBAR-based handoffs, timely communication of delays, and adherence to safety protocols. Experience in hospital patient transport is valued.

Qualifications

• Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction.
• Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner.
• Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.
• Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport-specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)
• Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.
• Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient’s wrist band before commencing a transport.
• Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a "Red Tag" in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Central Transport
HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ
Per Diem
Sunday thru Saturday with rotating weekends and holidays, All Shifts
Hiring Range: $17.00 - $21.25 Hourly
Req # 79975
Position Summary
Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient satisfaction.
Primary Position Responsibilities

• Transports patients and patient related items as dispatched in a safe and efficient manner following the protocols established by the hospital and its departments.
• Keeps the Dispatcher informed of transport delays in the event a reassignment is necessary in order to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the department.
• Ensures the transport of a patient is accompanied by an SBAR and reviews the SBAR for transport specific information (e.g. O2, aspiration risk, fall risk, etc.)
• Follows Infection Prevention protocols by washing in/washing out as appropriate (i.e. alcohol or soap/water), as well as properly disinfecting, cleaning and storing equipment at the completion of a transport.
• Verifies patient ID utilizing two patient identifiers one of which is checking the patient’s wrist band before commencing a transport.
• Ensures serviceability of transport equipment by inspecting wheelchairs and stretchers prior to use. Completes and attaches a "Red Tag" in the event of a need for equipment repair. Informs the Dispatcher that equipment was Red Tagged.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
None
Preferred:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
License, Registry Or Certification:
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Prior hospital experience in a similar role or prior experience in a position affecting customer satisfaction. Detail oriented, good sense of direction, time and task flexibility working under general supervision.
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
Hunterdon Medical Center

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