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Hackensack Meridian Health

Transporter-PT-Day

Hackensack Meridian Health, North Bergen, New Jersey, us, 07047


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. Its 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!!!Ensures the safe transport of patients to and from all patient care areas via stretcher, wheelchair, or ambulatory process.Responsibilities:Transports patients, on a daily basis, safely to and from various departments, informing nursing staff of the transport and return, with 100% accuracy of observing safety standards. a. Railing are in upright position. b. Intravenous needle remains in place. c. Monitors supply flow or oxygen as established by the attending nurse. d. Strap patient to transport.Receives assignments from technical personnel involved with their respective Departments.Upon lifting the patients, with assistance if needed, moves them to wheelchair/stretcher and transport the patient to the assigned examination roomTravels to different patient care areas to obtain stretcher/wheelchair for use if unavailable on the floor for scheduled patient pickupBrings all stretchers and wheelchairs to a centralized storage location.Transport patients safely with 100% accuracy.Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for the department and Medical Center.Delivers medical orders, patients reports and preparatory information to patients care units with 100% accuracy.Assists in the movement of supplies within and around the department.Assists technologists in the transport of portable equipment.Assists clinical staff and technologists in the handling of patients and language interpretation, if needed. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.Maintain a clean and safe work area.Other duties and/or projects as assigned.Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:High School education or equivalentExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Previous experience as a transporter preferred