Patient Transporter

Job Overview:

The Patient Transporter ensures safe patient handling and moves patients within the hospital from time of admission until discharge. Regular attendance and punctuality are required to carry out the essential functions of this position. Candidates for this role must be able to handle a fast paced and physical environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of site personnel general orientation
• Successful completion of department orientation
• Social and Communication skills

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days vary with a rotation of weekends and holidays required
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or PCT
• Ensures patients are comfortable and safe during transit
• Transport patients to and from appropriate units or Imaging Modalities within expected time frames
• Maintains regular and open communications with Transport Dispatcher and utilizes the automated system in a timely and accurate manner to notify of receipt of task, changes or delays in transport, and completion of tasks to assist with patient throughput
• Assist with bed management throughout the hospital such as organizing the beds, cleaning the beds, removing oxygen tanks once the beds are no longer in use
• Follows established isolation protocol in use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand washing hygiene
• Transporter must always use two patient identifiers to correctly identify patient
• Must sign in and out of logbook
• Must print ticket to ride
• Must notify nursing staff when patient arrives on the unit

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