Transporter- Per Diem Evenings

Englewood Health; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health is seeking a dedicated patient transporter to safely move patients across the facility while preserving comfort, dignity, and confidentiality. You will respond to requests via dispatch systems and help maintain efficient patient flow in northern New Jersey.

Minimum education is a High School diploma or GED. The role requires the ability to assist movement, follow infection control protocols, and interact professionally with staff and patients. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to walk long distances and assist with patient movement.
• Must adhere to infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
• 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, dispatcher, and other department personnel.
• Follow all infection control protocols.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate attitude at all times.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Communication

Infection control

Team liaison

Education

High School diploma or 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.

• 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.

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• other wellness resources