Patient Transporter Job at RWJUH Somerset, Somerville, NJ

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  • RWJUH Somerset
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift: 7am 3:30pm

Every other weekend and holiday

Days 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 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



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Weekend work, Day shift,

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