Patient Transporter Job at RWJUH Somerset, Somerville, NJ

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  • RWJUH Somerset
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Scheduling Requirements

Shift: Evenings 4pm 12:30am

Every other weekend and holiday

Days to work vary

Full Time

Essential Functions:

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 when waiting for patients

Notifies dispatcher of delays

Notifies system of job complete status

Contacts dispatcher within 3 5 minutes if no job is received

Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arriving to units and testing area

Introduces self to patient

The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient's 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 a 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 precaution before, during and after a transport



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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