Transport Aide

About the role

As a Patient Transporter, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care by helping patients move throughout the hospital with dignity and confidence. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide reassurance while supporting the clinical teams who depend on timely patient transport.

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or PCT.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transit.
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and Imaging Modalities within expected timeframes.
• Maintain communication with the Transport Dispatcher and accurately update transport status using the automated system.
• Assist with bed management by organizing beds, cleaning beds, and removing oxygen tanks once beds are no longer in use.
• Follow established isolation protocols, including PPE and hand hygiene requirements.
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify every patient.
• Sign in and out of the logbook, print the ticket to ride, and notify nursing staff when patients arrive on the unit.

Requirements

• Successfully complete site and department orientation.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Enjoy helping others and making people feel comfortable during stressful moments.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every task supports quality patient care.
• Communicate clearly and work well with nurses, physicians, and fellow team members.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and take pride in doing things the right way.
• Enjoy physically active work that keeps you engaged throughout your shift.

Benefits

• 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