Patient Transporter

Req #: 0000263588 | Category: Patient Transport | Status: Per Diem, Hourly | Shift: Day | Facility: RWJ New Brunswick | Department: Patient Transport | Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

About the role

Transport patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the hospital under the direction of supervisory personnel. Utilizes the automated transport system to perform duties. Performs routine cleaning of equipment used to transport patients. Adheres to universal infection control practices. Practices excellent customer service skills with all patients, visitors and employees. Transports deceased to morgue.

Responsibilities

• Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
• Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving a job assignment.
• Uses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patients.
• Notifies dispatcher of delays.
• Notifies system of job complete status.
• Contact the dispatcher within 2 minutes if no job is received.
• Advises the nurse, nurse designee or technician when they arrive on the floor.
• Introduces self to patient.
• The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient (Name and Date of Birth).
• Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa.
• Use caution when rounding corners.
• Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security.
• Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician.
• Always follow infection control and handwashing precautions before, during and after transport.

Qualifications

Must have excellent communication skills.

Schedule

Shift Working, Days with every weekend and every other holiday.

Pay

$16.56 per hour.