Transporter Aide

Location: 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109 • Req #: 0000264535 • Department: Patient Transport

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.

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

Candidates must successfully complete site and department orientation and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is 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.

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage range is $20.66 – $20.67 per hour (based on New Jersey location).

Schedule

Evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. Position is part‑time/full‑time (16 hours per shift) as indicated.