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Hackensack Meridian Health Transportation Aide-PT-Evening in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Overview
“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.”
Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more including a Generous sign on bonus!!!
Transports patients, equipment, supplies to and from nursing service units and other specific areas of the hospital. Assists professional nurse/licensed practical nurse by performing a variety of patient, unit and environment-related duties.
Responsibilities
Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to various areas of the hospital as assigned. Makes daily rounds.
Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher efficiently, safely and in a courteous manner. Prepares patient for transport according to nursing service procedure.
Records each transport showing time left unit, destination and time returned to unit using Tele tracking system.
Transports bodies to the morgue, exhibiting care and respect for the deceased.
Maintains vehicles keeping them clean and in good repair. Inspects and cleans vehicles according to nursing service procedure as directed by supervisor.
Makes rounds to nursing units to serve as messenger as requested.
Returns vehicles and oxygen tanks & O2 equipment when completed with transport of patient.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous service duties.
Responds to call lights promptly, communicates needs to appropriate personnel. Reports all unusual conditions.
Assists patients out of bed as requested and demonstrates ability to use lifting devices.
Responds to Code Green with appropriate vehicle.
Provides competent care to patients appropriate for the individualized, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs for the ages of those patients serviced.
Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- High School diploma preferred or GED
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- BLS required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Job ID 2024-149488
Department PA-ESCORT SVC
Site Raritan Bay Medical Center
Job Location US-NJ-Perth Amboy
Position Type Part-time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 24
Shift Evening
Shift Hours Evening
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Three of 6