Patient Transporter Job at RWJUH Somerset, Somerville, NJ

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  • RWJUH Somerset
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

Transport 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.

Qualifications:

Must have excellent communications skills

Scheduling Requirements

  • Shift: Part-Time Nights 6PM 2:00AM
  • Every other weekend and holiday
  • Days to work vary

Essential Functions:

  • Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
  • Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving a job assignment
  • Uses judgment in extending a 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 arriving at units and testing area
  • Introduces self to patient
  • The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient's 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 a stretcher and/or a 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 handwashing precaution before, during and after a transport.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJ Barnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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