Transporter/Aide

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Department of 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 with 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 equivalent
• Prior experience as Transporter
• One (1) year of experience as a Customer Service representative
• Experience in patient transport, medical experience and patient contact

Scheduling Requirements

• Day, 7:00am 3:00pm
• Per Diem (Based on needs of department)
• Position may require work every other weekend/holiday

Essential Functions:

• Greets patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner. Transport patients using wheelchairs and stretchers
• Checks two forms of patient identification prior to transporting
• Ensures the comfort of the patient while transporting for both the Radiology departments
• Engages patients in conversation during the transport to make patient feel more at ease
• Maintains patient privacy when transporting at all times
• Completes an In-Patient transport within 20 minutes - Leave to Return TAT
• Communicates any delays back to department; request new assignment if necessary
• Assists nursing staff with removing patient from bed when necessary
• In 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 directed
• Picks up medications from pharmacy as directed and brings to appropriate floor, when requested
• Other duties as assigned

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