Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Patient Transporter in Toms River, New Jersey
Patient TransporterReq #:0000172460
Category:Transport
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Evening
Facility:Community Medical Center
Department:Patient Transport
Location:
CMC Support, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Overview:
In this key role, the Transporter moves patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs and stretchers from time of admission until discharge.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Preferred:
- Hospital patient transport experience preferred
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Scheduling Requirements:
Days vary with a rotation of weekends and holidays required
Per Diem
Essential Functions:
Assists nursing personnel in moving patients into chair or onto stretcher
Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment
Demonstrates and performs lateral lifting in a safe manner
Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patients educational needs are
Follows appropriate patient identification procedure to assure transport of proper patient
Moves equipment and furniture into and out of patient s room to permit transport equipment to be moved within patient s room
Notifies dispatcher of completion of assignment to receive further instruction
Notifies responsible personnel of patient s arrival and delivers patients medical chart to appropriate area within the receiving unit
Reports and identifies any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs to supervisor to ensure patient safety
Responds to various request for wheelchairs and stretchers by locating equipment and delivering it to the requesting unit
Responsible for monitoring of O2 flow meter to ensure adequate O2 flow during patient transport
Returns transport equipment to proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations
Additional Information:
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
