Category: Transport
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Patient Transport
Pay Range: $19.29 per hour
Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Title: Transporter/Aide
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name: Patient Transport
Req #: 0000211939
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $19.29 - $19.29 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 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 by 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 equivalentPrior 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 DiemPosition 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 stretchersChecks two forms of patient identification prior to transportingEnsure the comfort of the patient while transporting for both the radiology departmentsEngage patients in conversation during transport to make patients feel more at easeMaintain patient privacy when transporting at all timesComplete In-Patient transport within 20 minutes - Leave to Return TATCommunicate any delays back to department; request new assignment if necessaryAssists nursing staff with removing patients from bed when necessaryIn 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 directedPicks up medications from the pharmacy as directed and brings them to the appropriate floor when requestedOther duties as assigned
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RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on 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