Job Title: Patient Transporter
Location: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Patient Transport
Req#: 0000179427
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 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.
Job Overview
Shift 3p - 11:30p
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
Satisfactory communication skills
Preferred
Prior transport experience
Scheduling Requirements
Varies
With every other weekend and every other holiday
Essential Functions
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
Other Duties
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,
Maintains safety of patients,
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
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job,
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice,
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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