Patient Transporter Job at RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, NJ

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  • RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
  • Hamilton, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting in-patients via wheelchair stretcher and or bed to designated test areas within hospital adhering to all safety and departmental policies, procedures and protocols,

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Ability to speak, write, read and understand the English language
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs independently

Preferred:

  • High School graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience helpful but not necessary

Certifications and Licenses Required:

N/A

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Evenings and day shift 8a-4p and 3p-11p
  • Every other weekend and Holidays

Essential Functions:

  • Transports patients to and from all areas in the Hospital complex including patient care units and Diagnostic testing areas
  • Report to work every day dressed professionally in uniform
  • Responds to call on Radio from dispatches and or other staff pertaining to patient transport or messenger needs
  • Keep transport equipment clean and ready for use
  • Report all malfunctioning equipment to manager
  • Use proper body mechanics in transporting patients
  • Properly identifies ID bands &asking name patient prior to starting transport
  • Reports to Manager upon arrival at assigned area as well as reporting on completed calls so as to receive next assignment
  • Immediately reports any delays or unusual circumstances to the Manager
  • Maintains necessary records of transportation/messenger activity including name item the time of departure and the time of arrival to designated area
  • Other duties and tasks as assign by Department Administration
  • Can carry, push, lift, pull a minimum of 50 pounds
  • If employee finds weight beyond 50 pounds excessive, then reports same to supervisor and does not attempt to lift on own

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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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