TRANSPORTER - PATIENT TRANSPORT ( PART TIME)

Patient Transporter
Req #: 0000268533

Category: Patient Transport

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Patient Transport

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.99 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Patient Transporter
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Patient Transport
Req #: 0000268533
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.99 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:
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 the deceased to the morgue.
Qualifications:
Required:
Previous patient transport experience preferred and must have excellent customer service skills.
Scheduling Requirements

Shift working, 7:00am-3:30pm
Days to work vary
Part Time
Essential Functions:

Maintains a level of attendance and punctuality to meet the demands of the job. Reports to work in uniform, ID badge, pager, etc. in accordance with departmental policy. Maintains the minimum department standard of 2.6 transport per hour
Transporting Patients
Advises the nurse, nurse designee or technician when they arrive on the floor
Introduces yourself to the patient.
The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the 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
Use 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 handwashing precautions before, during and after a transport
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer