Patient Transporter

Job Overview:

Transports 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. Transports deceased to morgue

Qualifications:

Required:

Must have excellent communication skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift Working, 12:00pm-8:30pm every other weekend and every other holiday

• Day to work varies

• Full Time

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 2 minutes if no job is received

• Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives on floor

• 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 RWJBarnabas 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer