Patient Transporter

Job Title: Patient Transporter

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000269909

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $17.88 - $17.88 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, safely getting patients where they need to go is an important part of delivering a positive hospital experience. As a Patient Transporter, you’ll help patients travel safely and comfortably throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. You’ll work closely with clinical and support teams while providing courteous service and following established safety and patient identification procedures.

In this role, you’ll be:

• Transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to and from patient care units, diagnostic testing areas, and other locations throughout the hospital.
• Responding to radio calls from dispatchers and hospital staff for patient transportation and messenger needs.
• Verifying patient identification using ID bands and confirming the patient’s name before beginning transport.
• Using proper body mechanics and following established safety procedures while moving and transporting patients.
• Keeping wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment clean, safe, and ready for use.
• Reporting malfunctioning equipment, transportation delays, and unusual circumstances to the Manager.
• Reporting to the appropriate area upon arrival and communicating when assignments are complete to receive the next transport request.
• Maintaining required records of transportation and messenger activity, including the item or patient transported and departure and arrival times.
• Carrying, pushing, lifting, and pulling as required to safely complete transportation responsibilities.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and reporting to work in the required uniform.

This Role Might Be For You If…

• You enjoy helping patients and contributing to a positive experience during their hospital stay.
• You are dependable, responsive, and comfortable working throughout a busy hospital environment.
• You communicate clearly with patients, clinical staff, dispatchers, and other members of the hospital team.
• You pay close attention to patient identification and established safety procedures.
• You are comfortable with the physical requirements involved in transporting patients and equipment.
• You can prioritize assignments and communicate promptly when delays or unexpected circumstances arise.
• You take pride in keeping equipment clean, organized, and ready for the next patient.

To Be Considered

To be considered for this position, candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language and must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently. CPR certification is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment. Candidates must be able to safely carry, push, lift, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds and should seek assistance rather than independently attempting a lift they determine to be excessive. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.