Transporter Aide

Job Title: Transporter Aide

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000252784

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.67 - $20.67 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:

Under the supervision of a Department of Supervisor or Manager, the Transporter/Aide will provide the highest level of safety, courtesy, and timely movement of patients — from one patient care area to another, within the Clara Maass Medical Center. This includes the cooperative effort with nursing personnel to physically move the patient between the bed and mode of transportation (i.e. wheelchair, stretcher, etc.).  The Team Leader and Patient Transport staff will provide training. Safety is our number one priority, so we consider this one of many responsibilities to be important.  

Qualifications:

Required:

• The ability to support and push patients of various body conditions (weights ranging from 100 lbs. to 300+ lbs.)

• Able to work with the paging system

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as transporter  
• BLS Certificate  
• One (1) year of experience as a Customer Service representative  
• Experience in patient transport, medical experience and patient contact

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Flexible 
• Status: Per Diem
• Position may require to work every other weekend/holiday

Essential Functions:

• Greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner. Transport patients using wheelchairs and stretchers
• Checks two forms of patient identification prior to transporting
• Ensure the comfort of the patient while transporting both the radiology departments.
• Engage the patient in conversation during the transport to make the patient feel more at ease
• Maintain patient privacy when transporting at all times
• Complete In-Patient transport within 20 minutes — Leave to Return TAT
• Communicate any delays back to the department; request a new assignment if necessary
• Assists nursing staff with removing the patient from bed when necessary.
• In times of high activity, helps in any other area as needed.
• Makes equipment rounds and transports equipment back to central supply, PACU or any other area of the hospital as directed
• Picks up medications from the pharmacy as directed and brings them to the appropriate floor when requested.
• Other duties as assigned

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 for 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