Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick
165 Somerset Street (Show on map)
Dec 11, 2025
Patient Transporter Req #: 0000225742 Category: Patient Transport Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ New Brunswick Department: Patient Transport Pay Range: $16.00 per hour Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Job Title: Patient Transporter Location: Morris Cancer Center Department Name: Patient Transport Req #: 0000225742 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.00 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Transports 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 the deceased to the morgue. Qualifications: Required: Previous patient transport experience preferred and must have excellent customer service skills. Scheduling Requirements Shift working, 8:00am-4:30pm Days to work vary Essential Functions: Maintains a level of attendance and punctuality to meet the demands of the job. Reports to work in uniform, ID badge, pager, etc. in accordance with departmental policy. Maintains the minimum department standard of 2.6 transport per hour Transporting Patients Advises the nurse, nurse designee or technician when they arrive on floor Introduces yourself to the patient. The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the 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 Use caution when rounding corners. Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair Maintains confidentiality of patient information Maintains safety of patients 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 precautions before, during and after transport. Benefits and Perks 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 & Accidential Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependant Care Flexible Spending Account Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer