Patient Transport Aide - Full Time - Day

About the role

The Transportation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for transporting patients and/or specimens throughout the assigned area. This role involves ensuring safe handling of patients, maintaining communication with dispatch and modality, and following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by wheelchair and stretcher/bed, ensuring safety and preventing falls.
• Transports patients to and from appropriate units or imaging modalities within expected time frames, ensuring patient charts are brought along.
• Maintains open communication with Dispatch/Modality/Unit regarding task status, changes, and delays.
• Handles patient support apparatus like IV pumps and oxygen tanks safely during transport.
• Removes unsafe or unclean equipment from service.
• Exchanges oxygen tanks as needed.
• Picks up slides for physicians to review from the laboratory as requested.
• Uses automated systems to assist with patient throughput.
• Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes/pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for the duration of the shift.
• Identifies and responds to the needs of the patient population served, modifying care based on developmental, educational, and cultural considerations.
• Assists with environmental duties such as picking up and disposing of recyclables and linens.
• Adheres to cleaning requirements and procedures as assigned.
• Complies with organizational competencies outlined by HMH.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or equivalent programs.
• Utilizes social skills and communicates appropriately to alleviate fears and/or anxiety of the patient.

Skills and Abilities

• Safe handling of patients and equipment.
• Effective communication and empathy.
• Attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment.
• Environmental awareness and cleanliness.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The starting rate of pay is $17.62 per hour, but actual compensation may vary based on various factors including labor market data, experience, education, and geographic location.