Job Title: Patient Transporter
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Patient Transport
Req #: 0000220595
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.71 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:
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:
Scheduling Requirements
Essential Functions:
Accepts jobs in a timely manner
Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignment
Uses judgment in extending 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 arrives to units and testing area
Introduces self to patient
Transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting 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
Uses caution when rounding corners
Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or 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 hand washing precaution before, during and after a transport
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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