Patient Transporter Job at 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ

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  • 110 Rehill Ave
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Transporter

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000217984

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.71 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.

ob Overview:

Transport patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the hospital under the direction of supervisory personnel.  Utilizes the automated transport system to perform duties. Performs routine cleaning of equipment used to transport patients. Adheres to universal infection control practices. Practices excellent customer service skills with all patients, visitors and employees. 

Qualifications:

Must have excellent communications skills

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift: Evening 3:00pm -11:30pm
  • Every other weekend and holiday
  • Days to work vary

Essential Functions:

  • Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
  • Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignment
  • Uses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patients
  • Notifies dispatcher of delays
  • Notifies system of job complete status
  • Contacts dispatcher within 3 - 5 minutes if no job is received
  • Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives to units and testing area
  • Introduces self to patient
  • Transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting patient Name and Date of Birth
  • Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa
  • Uses caution when rounding corners
  • Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information
  • Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security
  • Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician
  • Always follow infection control and hand washing precaution before, during and after a transport

Benefits and Perks

At RWJ Barnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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