PD Patient Escort Job at Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ

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  • Jersey City Medical Center
  • Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Patient Transport Department Manager, the Patient Escort safely transports patients throughout the hospital from admission to discharge.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must obtain BLS-CPR within the first three months of employment in this position and maintain it
  • Successful completion of general and department specific orientation
  • Must have excellent customer service skills

Preferred:

  • GED or High School Diploma
  • Hospital patient transport experience

Scheduling Requirements

  • Per Diem (position minimum four shifts in a month, one weekend, and rotating holidays

Essential Functions:

  • As a Transporter, you are an integral part of the patient care team
  • The Transporter position transports patients within the hospital network via stretcher or wheelchair, to and from patient care and treatment areas in a safe and efficient manner
  • Transporters will assist with patient's positioning and mobility
  • A transporter must be able to communicate well with the patient to assure a positive experience
  • The transporter will perform all other duties as assigned running errands, linen exchange, and the cleaning of equipment
  • The transporter plays a key role in patient care and patient safety:
  • Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas, medical errors, etc.,

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • 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
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Let s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Pay Range $15.00 to $16.59 Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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