Transporter/Aide

Job Title: Transporter/Aide

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000229715

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.28 - $17.28 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:

Trinitas Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the state with more than 73,000 emergency visits annually.

Our newly renovated Emergency Room has a total of 45 treatment rooms with separate treatment areas for families, children and seniors.

The Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting in-patients via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed to designated test areas within the hospital adhering to all safety and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to speak, write, read and understand the English language required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs independently
• Attend all mandatory hospital and departmental training

Preferred:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience helpful but not necessary

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Day shift

Essential Functions:

• Transporter/Aide perform a variety of routine and advanced patient care tasks under the direction of nursing staff to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

• When functioning as a “sitter” provides continuous, one-on-one supervision of patients to prevent falls, self-harm, or other dangerous behaviors in patients with severe psychological disturbances or high risk.
• Record patient behavior via Electronic Charting workstation or mobile device.
• They perform a variety of clerical and technical tasks as assigned.
• Participate in patient care interventions and personal care.
• Transport patients to the procedures ,assist with personal hygiene; assist with ambulation; assist with bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
• Transports patients to and from all areas in the hospital complex including patient care units and diagnostic testing areas.
• Report to work every day dressed professionally in uniform
• Respond to overhead paging and messages via mobile device pertaining to patient transports and other requests.
• Keep transport equipment clean and ready for use. Report all malfunctioning equipment to manager
• Use proper body mechanics in transporting patients. Properly identifies (ID bands &asking name) the patient prior to starting transport.
• Reports to Manager upon arrival at assigned area as well as reporting on completed calls so as to receive next assignment. Immediately reports any delays or unusual circumstances to the Manager.
• Maintains necessary records of transportation/messenger activity including name/item, the time of departure and the time of arrival to designated area
• Other duties and tasks as assign by Department Administration
• Can carry, push, lift, pull a minimum of 50 pounds. If employee finds weight beyond 50 pounds excessive, then reports same to supervisor and does not attempt to lift it on his own.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas 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!

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer