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Transportation Aide - Per Diem - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health
Perth Amboy, NJ
Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

Transports patients, equipment, supplies to and from nursing service units and other specific areas of the hospital. Assists professional nurse/licensed practical nurse by performing a variety of patient, unit and environment-related duties.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Transportation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to various areas of the hospital as assigned. Makes daily rounds.
  • Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher efficiently, safely and in a courteous manner. Prepares patient for transport according to nursing service procedure.
  • Records each transport showing time left unit, destination and time returned to unit using Tele tracking system.
  • Transports bodies to the morgue, exhibiting care and respect for the deceased.
  • Maintains vehicles keeping them clean and in good repair. Inspects and cleans vehicles according to nursing service procedure as directed by supervisor.
  • Makes rounds to nursing units to serve as messenger as requested.
  • Returns vehicles and oxygen tanks & O2 equipment when completed with transport of patient.
  • Performs a variety of miscellaneous service duties.
  • Responds to call lights promptly, communicates needs to appropriate personnel. Reports all unusual conditions.
  • Assists patients out of bed as requested and demonstrates ability to use lifting devices.
  • Responds to Code Green with appropriate vehicle.
  • Provides competent care to patients appropriate for the individualized, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs for the ages of those patients serviced.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Licenses And Certifications Required

  • BLS required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Starting at $17.32 Hourly
Posted 2025-11-19

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