Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Patient Transporter in Somerville, New Jersey
Patient TransporterReq #:0000131365
Category:Transport
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Night
Facility:RWJ Somerset
Department:Patient Transport
Location:
RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
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 morgue
Qualifications:
Required:
Must have excellent communication skills
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift Working, 11:00pm-7:00am every other weekend and every other holiday
Day to work varies
Per Diem Night
Essential Functions:
Accepts jobs in a timely manner.
Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignment
Uses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patients
Notifies dispatcher of delays
Notifies system of job complete status
Contacts dispatcher within 2 minutes if no job is received
Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives on floor
Introduces self to patient
Transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting 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
Uses caution when rounding corners
Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or 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 hand washing precaution before, during and after a transport
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer