Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Patient Transporter in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Patient TransporterReq #:0000150605
Category:Transport
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ New Brunswick
Department:Patient Transport
Location:
Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Overview:
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 the morgue.
Qualifications:
Preferred
- Previous patient transport experience is preferred and you must have excellent customer service skills
Scheduling Requirements
Shift working,
Days to work vary
Part Time
Essential Functions:
Maintains a level of attendance and punctuality to meet the demands of the job. Reports to work in uniform, ID badge, pager, etc. in accordance with departmental policy. Maintains the minimum department standard of 2.6 transport per hour
Transporting Patients
Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives on floor
Introduces self to patients
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 a stretcher and/or wheelchair
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Maintains safety of patients
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 precaution before, during and after a transport
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer