• Patient Transporter

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Patient TransporterReq #:0000179424

     

    Category:Transport

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Evening

     

    Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

    Department:Patient Transport

    Salary:$16.00 per hour

    Location:

    RWJBH, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

     

    Job Title: Patient Transporter

     

    Department: Patient Transport

     

    Req#: 0000179424

     

    Status: Full-Time

     

    Shift: Evening

     

    Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

    Pay Transparency:

    The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

     

    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 2p - 10:30p

     

    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,

     

    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 a stretcher or wheelchair,

     

    Maintains confidentiality of patient information,

     

    Maintains the 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 handwashing 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.

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer